[AMRadio] Viking 2 Mod transformer

[Robert Perdue]

Everything is tight went thru the entire chassis tightening things and the
end bells on the transformer were somewhat loose so I put some torque on
them. Next time I am in the radio I will go the rubber feet route and try
the toothpick trick. Again thanks

Bob/kc0hfl  

-----Original Message-----
From: amradio-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:amradio-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Wilhite
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 8:43 AM
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Viking 2 Mod transformer

Robert is might be the transformer rattling the cabinet.  Are all the 
cabinet screws and screws holding other parts tight?  I think someone 
mentioned about removing the end bells and inserting a piece of wood, 
like the end of a toothpick between the bobbin and the laminations.  You 
may have to remove the transformer to do that but if it is loud enough 
it can be a source of irritation and worth the trouble.

I had a Valiant or two over the years that made the same noise and each 
time it turned out to be something on the chassis rattling.  If it is 
the transformer is rattling the case and tightening everything does not 
work, then mount the transformer on some small rubber grommets.  If you 
do this then put a ground strap from the transformer frame to the 
chassis to be certain the frame is at ground potential.

73

Jim/W5JO


----- Original Message ----- 

> Tightened everything down it did help some I think I will live with it 
> for
> now thanks for the replys.
>
>
> On Feb 3, 2011, at 10:07 AM, <kc0hfl at cox.net> <kc0hfl at cox.net> wrote:
>>> My Viking 2 mod transformer is talking to me when transmitting is 
>>> this a
> sign it is about to go south?
>

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