Original CRT in RCA CTC-11?

[Phil Nelson]

I wonder if my newly acquired CTC-11 has its original picture tube? The serial number tag on the kinescope matches the tag on the chassis.





I suppose that is a date code on the CRT base, but I can't decipher their mystical scheme.



The other signs point to a low-mileage set. The cabinet is like new. Apart from replacing a couple of small tubes, the only evidence of service (if you can call it that) is where the thermistor broke into pieces and the repairman twisted its leads together to replace the inrush limiter with a short circuit.

Phil Nelson
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