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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>I am a brand new member of Boatanchors and a new
owner of a NC-183D, which is in transit at this time. This radio was
the first radio that I really coveted back in the 50's. At that time, all
I could afford was a 173. My question is: this radio hasn't been lit up
for 20 years, according to the seller and I wonder if it would be best to re cap
the whole thing before even lighting it up or should I just bring it up slowly
with a variac and give it the smoke test. I would like some
guidance.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Bob W6TR in Riverside</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>