[Boatanchors] HQ129 Issue - Low audio with the BFO switched in

[Al Klase]

Bill,

I'd be looking for a shorted bypass cap in the BFO circuit.  I think 
they're C-41 and C-42.  When you turn the BFO on it's probably loading 
the B+ to the 1st audio and last IF.

Al

On 7/2/2012 3:51 PM, n3wm wrote:
> I'm working on a nice HQ129.... all is good except I have low audio with
> the BFO switched in. The audio is way down from the AVC and Manual
> positions. The sensitivity of the receiver is good and the S meter
> circuit is working fine. I thought I would see if anyone had any input
> before I start digging into it.
>
>
> than
>
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