[Boatanchors] SR-160

[manualman at juno.com]

Obviously, you didn't really read his first line:  "I have an SR-160 that
goes into self-oscillation when I try to  tune it up via procedures in
the manual"

Pete, wa2cwa
www.manualman.com


On Sun, 8 Jun 2014 15:42:27 -0500 D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk at hotmail.com>
writes:
> First step is to get a manual for the critter.  If you don't have 
> one, go here on eBay. 
>  
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/151305839356
> 
> Excellent reproductions from this seller at $12.95 and free 
> shipping. 
>   
> * * * * * * * * * * * 
> * 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 * 
> * (Since 30 Nov 53) * 
> * k2gkk hotmail com * 
> * Oklahoma City, OK * 
> * USAF & FAA (Ret.) * 
> * * * * * * * * * * * 
>  
> 
> > From: bob145 at suddenlink.net
> > To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net; boatanchors at theporch.com; 
> boatanchors at puck.nether.net; boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> > Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2014 15:34:54 -0500
> > Subject: [Boatanchors] SR-160
> > 
> > All -
> > 
> > I have an SR-160 that goes into self-oscillation when I try to 
> tune it up via procedures in the manual. This happens even using a 
> dummy load. Also, I notice that R13 (47K) gets very hot - enough to 
> discolor it. It's in the receive circuit so I don't understand why 
> it's getting so hot.
> > 
> > I'd like to find someone who really familiar with these rigs to 
> discuss finding the problem(s) offline. Any leads, help, etc. would 
> be much appreciated.
> > 
> > Thanks es 73 to all,
> > 
> > Bob  AG5X