[Johnson] Will be restoring a Johnson Ranger

[donhellen at roadrunner.com]

First, I don't know how to tell if this is a Ranger 2 or earlier version. That
might make some difference in where the common failure modes can be found, but
the caps questions should apply to all older radios, I think. 

What I would like to know is where to begin troubleshooting if after I re-cap
the electrolytics and wax dipped caps, it still doesn't work?

I have the plug for the back (somewhere) but if I can't find it, I can make a
new one out of a tube plug, I believe. 

I guess I'm just asking where the common failure modes are in these transmitters
so I can have a place to start. 

I did power it up with a variac even though I wouldn't do that now with what I
know, but nothing arced or burned or exploded (that's good). 

If I want to "refill" the metal cap cans with new caps instead of going the
Hayseed Hamfest replacement kit route, where is the best place to buy the
replacement caps (both electrolytic and comparable caps to replace the waxed
ones) from? What type are the best replacements for the paper/waxed caps?

Thanks!!!



Donald KX8K





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