[R-390] Intial Power up ofa R30A Radio

[K1KQ]

I am now ready to fire up and check reception of a R390A radio that is =
in great condition, but has been stored for many years. I have =
physically inspected the radio and there are no visual reasons I can see =
to not plug it in. I have tested all tubes to be good and in there =
proper positions.

I have heard that I should check the 2 capacitor cans and verify they =
are good & functional due to the possibility they could be dried out or =
shorted which can lead to damaging the Collins mechanical filters for =
the band the radio is set to when powered up. It has also been  =
recommended that I obtain a line voltage meter to apply the 110v AC =
gradually to the receiver. I do not want to cause any problems that do =
not already exist by powering it up before recommended checks and =
procedures are completed.

Your comments on or off line are appreciated. I did search for a =
document that would contain this type of information online, but could =
not locate anything that provided a step by step procedure of checks to =
be made before actual testing what appears to be a good receiver.

Any suggestions or help is greatly appreciated,

Roger Agnew
K1KQ - Austin - Texas
888-536-5500



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