[Hallicrafters] S20R

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

> Hello
> I evidently have gotten in over my head with my S20R.  I replaced all the caps
> with orange drops.  Nothings burning or blowing up when I turn it on but it is
> not going.  Had the speaker reconed bought new tubes.  new dials.  But have
> decided I can't finish this.  Does anyone know where I could send this out to. 
> I did take an electornics trade course and don't belive the set is ruined at
> all?  I thank you for your help and advice. PS I did recap an S38D much easier
> and still alive  Greg Cummings   

Geez, Greg, don't give up now! You've got all the hard work done! 

Get out your Radio Shack DVM and start measuring voltages. Start with 
the power supply and work to the other stages. There should be a 
voltage chart in the manual that shows what normal voltages should be 
at each stage.

Make a chart. Fill it out. Then think about what is wrong.

Are all the tubes lit? Fire it up in a darkened room, and look at each one 
carefully. 

The best troubleshooting tools are 1) eyes, 2) nose, 3) ears, then test 
instruments, and in that order.

Does anything LOOK suspicious? Do you SMELL anything funny? Do 
you HEAR anything odd?

And we are here to help you.

Besides,  it is SO satisfying when you get it working!

Ken Gordon W7EKB