[ARC5] Strange problem with racked transmitters

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 28 Jun 2015 at 3:04, J Mcvey via ARC5 wrote:

> Both transmitters work well, but one seemed to draw too much current (not due 
> a resonance problem). Upon further investigation , I discovered that the
> "deselected" transmitter 1625's were conducting somehow while it's supposed to
> be inert. I proved this by leaving the offending transmitter docked with the
> finals removed. the problem went away. Tried a new set of 1625s but they also
> conducted while in standby. The select relay is OK ( both contacts open in
> standby). The other transmitter does not do this. There isn't much there to go
> wrong, other than what I have already explored.
> 
> Any suggestions?

It sounds to me as though there is some sort of wiring "difference" between 
the two transmitters or the rack-positions.

It is also possible that you have a shorted or severely leaking fixed capacitor 
some where, possibly in a transmitter.

I'd be examining both the rack and the transmitters.

I don't think there is anything wrong with any of your tubes.

Ken W7EKB