[Boatanchors] Refurb S-38C Gone Crazy

[Ian Wilson]

Grounded leg of volume control not connected?

73, ian K3IMW



On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 9:03 AM, Bob Jackson <bob145 at suddenlink.net> wrote:

> This radio won't go silent, not even close! When turned on and warmed up,
> a low but fully "listenable" level of clean audio is present. With only
> slight advance of the volume control, audio level skyrockets. The set is
> fully re-capped; all caps and resistors test OK. Volume pot is good.
>
> Circuit has been traced multiple times for voltage values. All are within
> bounds of schematic values. Swapping out the 12SG7 for a 12SK7 is of little
> help. 12SQ7 has been swapped as well - no effect. Has anyone else had this
> problem? Any suggestions would be very welcome.
>
> 73 to all,
>
> Bob  AG5X
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