[hsusmann]

As a final comment, you might want to practice the
skills you will need to get this radio working on a
simpler radio to work on at first.

Preferably you could work with someone who is
experienced on a simpler radio (table top All American
Five Radio?) first to build skills before tackling this
console.

I agree that from what you've said already and from
the pictures this is definitely not a radio to start with!

Herb S.