How to check voltages??

[Phil Nelson]

Regarding test points on a chassis, some may be for things other than voltage. For example, an RCA CTC-11 has test points where you can clip a small resistor from there to the chassis to disable a CRT gun while making adjustments like convergence.

Is it possible to reconnect everything if you set the chassis on its side behind the cabinet? Here's one of my CTC-11s.



Years ago, I did the same thing by hoisting a cabinet onto the workbench and sliding the chassis partway back in. Every connector reached, except for speaker leads, which I extended with alligator clip leads.



May sound goofy, but it's easier than building a complete set of extension cables that you may never use again.

For a chassis that won't safely stand on edge, I have used heavy metal "L" braces screwed into the chassis mounting holes.



Just some ideas.

Phil Nelson