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Skylark UK · 25th Nov 2020, 9:39 pm

I have a Trio TS830S which has been in my loft since the late 1980s. I’ve recently connected it to mains power and a basic antenna and the receiver works well.

The transmitter employs a valve amplifier. My next step is to power this up and put a small amount of power into a dummy load.

Are there any special precautions or safeguards that should be taken to wake it up after 30+ year sleep?

Many thanks in advance.

25th Nov 2020, 9:39 pm	#1
Skylark UK Triode Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 28	Trio TS830S. First power after 30yr hibernation. Any safeguards/precautions? I have a Trio TS830S which has been in my loft since the late 1980s. I’ve recently connected it to mains power and a basic antenna and the receiver works well. The transmitter employs a valve amplifier. My next step is to power this up and put a small amount of power into a dummy load. Are there any special precautions or safeguards that should be taken to wake it up after 30+ year sleep? Many thanks in advance.