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
>>
>>
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