[Boatanchors] HRO-60 Question

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The HRO 60 is much easier to work on than the SX28 or hammurlunds!  Check 
the cathode cap on the 6V6s first of all.  Then the filter caps.  Brgds, Geo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carole White-Connor" <carolew at bellatlantic.net>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 4:57 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] HRO-60 Question


>I have a chance to pick up an HRO-60 that is being sold as-is. The seller
> advises me that it has a very loud hum. When he tunes it, the S-meter
> deflects as if it is receiving signals but no audio comes through because 
> of
> the hum.
>
> My first reaction is the obvious: bad filter caps. However, I have never
> worked on an HRO-60 so I'm wondering if any of you have any other ideas as
> to what it might be.
>
> My second question is how difficult is it to disassemble and work on an
> HRO-60? To give you a point of reference, I've worked on a Hammarlund 
> SP200
> and an SP400 and a Hallicrafters SX-28 without too much trouble.
>
> As always, thank you for your patience and guidance.
>
>
> Joe Connor
>
>
>
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