If you have or can borrow a Varic, I would use it. I see there are recap kits for this amp. This tells me to use caution.
Roy W5TKZ -- 73 On Thu, Dec 24, 2020 at 10:47 AM David Hold via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Suggestion for try out questionable equipment > DIY Cheap Variac > > Try a light dimmer switch to an GFIC outlet with your amp on one plug of > outlet and a multimeter on the other side of the outlet. > > On Thu, Dec 24, 2020 at 10:41 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: > >> I would just plug it in and push the on button.. >> >> >> >> NU5K >> >> >> >> *From:* BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> *On Behalf Of *Keith NM5G via >> BVARC >> *Sent:* Thursday, December 24, 2020 7:41 AM >> *To:* 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> *Cc:* kdut...@sbcglobal.net >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] OT: High End Audio Equipment FOR SALE >> >> >> >> I was into high end stereo equipment from 1970 to 1980. I still have >> this amp in the family room: >> >> https://www.ebay.com/p/1824616512 >> >> >> >> I wonder if it still works. Should I try to turn it on, or is there a >> procedure, such as used on old ham radio tube amps, to bring up using a >> Variac? Feedback is appreciated. >> >> >> >> 73, Keith NM5G >> >> >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> > -- > David Hold david.h...@gmail.com > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >
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