My God my back is sore!

[lnx64]

Yep, I agree, American made is the way to go. Though I say this while I use a Japanese TV.

But, gotta fix that cataracts.

[Phil Nelson]

Originally Posted by Kamakiri

Has a really nice untouched Admiral 7" 19A12 also.

Do you mean the tabletop in Bakelite cabinet, like this one?



Did he quote a price? Certainly worth $20 (or more, duh) in my book. Or maybe I misread the model number . . . .

Phil Nelson
Phil's Old Radios
http://antiqueradio.org/index.html

[Tim]

Tim:

I'll commit to the CTC-4 but Penthode has first dibs as he posted first on it.

[Kamakiri]

Originally Posted by Phil Nelson

Do you mean the tabletop in Bakelite cabinet, like this one?



Did he quote a price? Certainly worth $20 (or more, duh) in my book. Or maybe I misread the model number . . . .

Phil Nelson
Phil's Old Radios
http://antiqueradio.org/index.html

That's the one. He's looking at probably 100 bucks on it. He was all over Google for the easier stuff, I don't think he sees much value in the rest.

[Tim]

Tim:

Actually, I could use the CTC-11 as well if the price is right. I'll send you a PM. I hope your back is recovering. I guess there are advantages for those that collect PEZ dispensers or matchbook covers

[Kamakiri]

Okay, so we've got tentatively 3 people in line now....heh

But folks, time is going to be of the essence here. If you guys really want these sets, let's not delay.....there are others local that have interest I'm told. I just want to help everyone out as much as I can with them, my skill sets aren't up to this particular task with the roundies.

In return for picking these up, though, I might ask for help looking at my flyback job on my CTC-12 in return, if that's acceptable .

[DaveWM]

I like that little RCA color set, they are nice and too big.

[Kamakiri]

Got two of those, both very similar. Apparently "portable" to RCA engineers at the time meant "all the weight of a console with a convenient carry handle". You could use these things as counterweights for a suspension bridge.

[DaveWM]

if you don't want and no one local wants, I would be interested in one, pehaps shipped via greyhound? if you can find a CTC number pls let me know I have the service manuals thru CTC 40 and would like to see the schematic.

[Kamakiri]

What set(s) were you interested in?

[DaveWM]

one of those rca "portables?"

[Kamakiri]

Well, I've got two of em here. I bought em cause I liked em, but I have no objections with parting with one or both if you like them more . I'm not one to deny the sets a happy home, even if it's not mine.

I don't need to make any money on them, I paid $20 each.....but I warn you, once I start tearing them apart and cleaning and fooling with them they're mine so if you want them, get your ducks in a row and they're yours for the same $20 each.

These are CTC-36 chassis, they use the 19HNP22 picture tube, and tip the scales at a whopping 65 pounds each according to the old bathroom scale. Ain't no way I can box these suckers reliably, but if you've got a plan, lay it on me......

[DaveWM]

does not look like they will pass the WAF right now, so will have to pass, but I know you will enjoy them. they are neat sets. Hope the CRTs test strong. Looking forward to seeing you start in on them (that is if nobody else takes you up one of them). I recently got a porta color, I think you will like the one you have there, they are neat, not the best pic but cute and small.

[Kamakiri]

It's all about balance, my friend

Sure, I can get as many of these sets I want, but I know it's going to cost me a trip here:

http://www.hiddenvacations.com/li/Pe...r_Country.html

Marriage. Sometimes you gotta trade a for a

[Kamakiri]

As I assumed would happen, the roundies are gone, so I'm going to move this thread over, now that it no longer applies to early color.....

Spoke to the owner this morning. I'm going back over to photograph all this stuff along with old test equipment, etc. Seems that everyone that wanted to pick through this already has, and there's a TON left.