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There used to be a guy in Chester that I knew, who ran an electronics shop and worked on the "old stuff". He closed shop about 15 years ago though. I'll have to try to track him down to see if he might be able to do anything - he should be about 80 now. I haven't sat down and searched for anyone local that still works on them or even opened the case to see if the tubes light up - I basically installed the set and turned them on. At least the lights came on, so its not completely dead!Matt,
You need to find someone who can work on tube-type radios, probably on QRZ or other HAM venues. And, have the -10 through -50 manuals (they were not called that back then) on the radio to get it worked on. It could be as simple as a deteriorated capacitor or a bad tube. Just as a search term for finding additional information (because the original archive is gone) , try using the term 'boatanchor' along with 'radio' to find out more about tube type military radios. (Yes, I used to own some, long ago, in a far distant galaxy!)
I was finally able to get all of the manuals (electronic versions), but again, haven't sat down to do any troubleshooting - I might be able to identify an easy problem by myself if I take the time to do it! I haven't joined a club yet, so I haven't met any "elmers" yet - ****, I have only made 1 contact since I got my ticket (seems nobody wants to talk to me around here - yet. I'll keep plugging away and one day someone will! My only contact was checking in on the net).Get TM11-289 and find an 'elmer' that has dealt with tube radios. That should fix things up!
Have you tried this repeater? The only one listed for your location. https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/details.php?ID=232&state_id=45I have only made 1 contact since I got my ticket (seems nobody wants to talk to me around here - yet. I'll keep plugging away and one day someone will! My only contact was checking in on the net).
Sounds like a good solid simple plan to me! I'm still coming if the creek don't rise, etc.Any word from any of the amateur radio operators who wanted to run comm this year?
Right now my only plan is to be using 2-meter / GMRS / CB (if I get another antenna mount).