[gregb]

I agree with Codefox1, clean those switches good with some Deoxit and a tooth brush or Q-tip or what ever you can get in there and install a fresh battery. I have a couple of these and if the tubes are good and the switches are clean every one I have ever seen works just fine. Its a funny thing, I have worked on a lot of Heathkit, Eico, and assorted other kits from years gone by and every one was build with excellent workmanship. Seems kit builders back in the day did good work.

Gregb