[Texasrocker]

I can understand the newbies here wanting to get their old radios working asap, but when I check in here seeing newbies that don't know how to use test equipment, or have the necessary test equip that is required in this hobby, or have any basic idea how to properly check for voltages,resistances, or how to check caps, or transformers the proper way with proper knowledge and test equipment really scares the he** out of this oldtimer!!
Prodding around in and under old tube type Radio chassis' can KILL YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't get in a hurry trying to educate yourselves flyin' by the seat of your pants messin' around with high voltages!! Slow down, ask questions, and realize that you don't really need to accidentally Kill yourselves messin' around in the "no messin' around zones" under all these old radio chassis'! It sometimes takes years to accumulate the knowledge and all the proper test equipment to properly restore these old sets!! When experimenting, by all means, keep the sets unplugged and all electrolytic capacitors carefully discharged from - to + ( in that order) with a insulated jumper wire before making any circuit changes or testing components! Go Slow, pay attention, Ask Questions, Take your time, and you will still be here with all us to learn much more in the future! No disrespect intended towards the newbies at all !!