[AMRadio] (not a $500) Ranger

[JTyburczy at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/23/02 6:27:32 PM, Ka9p at aol.com writes:

>Just started fiddling with an old Ranger II that likes to blow fuses about
>30 
>seconds after the mode switch is moved out of the standby position.  I
>
>realize that isn't much to go on, but if there are any notorius things
>to 
>check for I'd really appreciate a heads up before starting to check it
>out 
>the good old-fashioned way.  Thanks, Scott

Check the rectifier tube (or its solid state replacement). Also check the 
6146, I've had one that's shorted before, and it blew fuses just like you 
described. 73, JT W1GFH