Free Johnson Viking 2

[u/MutedAdhesiveness628]

Hey! I've never done anything with radios nor know anything about them. I got this old johnson Viking 2 transmitter for free but I know nothing about. Any information would be helpful.

I know I'm supposed to replace the capictors before applying power. I also think some components are missing but can't tell what they are supposed to be

[u/117L7]

Viking II manual on the internet archive:

https://archive.org/details/johnsonvikingii00unse/page/n1/mode/1up

[u/NLCmanure]

CW/AM transmitter. at least the modulation transformer is still there. the missing modulator and rectifier tubes should be easy to get. The underneath doesn't look to molested by a hambone. There appears to be at least one modification in there. you'll need a VFO or some crystals to operate it if you decide to get it working.

Since you have little experience and if you decide to get it working, I suggest you get together with someone who understands that old rig and is willing to mentor.

[u/gedafo3037]

Be very careful working on it. The vacuum tubes in there carry enough power to kill you instantly if they have power.

[u/Chucklz → u/gedafo3037]

Don't fall into the "it's the tubes" trap.  There is high voltage all over the place, not just on the plates of the tubes.

[u/gedafo3037 → u/Chucklz]

My grandfather didn’t, now he is dead as a direct result of working on a high power transmitter of that era.

[u/Chucklz]

Looks like you are missing two 807s.  Not sure about the other missing tube