[ARC5] [Milsurplus] BC-348 PSU questions

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 27 Sep 2015 at 20:07, Ian Wilson wrote:

> The center-tap of the transformer and the -ve side of the caps all go
> to one point. This point connects to the B- connection (not the chassis) of the
> receiver.
> 
> There is a hand-written note that says 'loud hum' so perhaps there is more
> to what's going on here than just the PSU wiring. Will look tomorrow in more
> detail.
> 
> 73, ian K3IMW

Didn't you say it uses solid-state rectifiers, i.e., diodes?

If so, undoubtedly one is bad.

Ken W7EKB