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Old 10-01-2008, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fltyrap View Post
Thanks, everyone, for all the excellent information.
It seems like before I get too into this I need to back up, get some practice circuits and electrical books, and teach myself some basics. First step: acquire a soldering iron.
Yes, don't work on any of these sets until you have read some good books and know about the dangers that can be lurking within. If you don't have much electronics experience, I would strongly suggest putting this radio away and learning some basic electronics along with learning to solder and using a multimeter. There are a lot of great older books that cover tube radio circuits. Don't be in a hurry to start on an old radio. Wait until you get a little more knowledge, then you will have more fun and be safer. Good luck!

Gilbert
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