[Amps] Accidental Alpha 87A

[Frank Kirschner]

I bid on the ARRL auction, not expecting to win, but got an Alpha 87A.  The
page said, "In as-is condition," so I was expecting parts to be falling out
of the box when they delivered it.  Instead, it looks almost new.  Of
course, looks can be deceiving.  If it works, the Alpha will be replacing a
reliable but less robust Ten Tec Centurion.

Any hints on set up and initial test, other than what's in the manual?
I've never used an automatic amplifier, so I don't know all the caveats.

Thanks.

73,
Frank
KF6E