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Old August 16th 08, 06:04 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
[email protected] pdlemper@earthlink.net is offline
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Default Sending power into rig unused for 30 years : Precautions ?

Now retired I'm trying to become active again.
My TS-520S has not been on for 30 years.
I don't have a variactor ( variable transformer ).
At the TARC advice was to put a lightbulb in series
to take the surge. Should I use a high resistance
( low wattage ) bulb or vice versa ?
Would this be as good as a simple L-C network ?
Somebody said just plug it in. Are there any other
ideas ?
Thanks for your kind assistance.
Dave WB3DWE Temple, TX