[AMRadio] Viking 2 Mod transformer

[Geoff Edmonson]

On 02/05/2011 08:42 AM, Jim Wilhite wrote:
> 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.

Actually, Don/K4KYV had mentioned this recently in a re-telling of his 
home-brew tactics.
One of those ideas was the float the modulation transformer above 
ground.  The reason why, is that there's less break-down potential.

73 = Best Regards,
-Geoff/W5OMR