[Drake] TR4-C AC Audio Hum

WA2DGD [email protected]
Sun, 16 Jun 2002 22:35:41 -0400


Hello,
I have been using a tr4-c without any problems. I always listened using the speaker. I started using headphones and notice a significant hum with the volume fully ccw. To hear weak cw signals, I have to raise the volume to an uncomfortable level to get the weak signals above the hum noise level. 
I checked the AC4 and all the voltages are proper. I put a scope on the +250v line and can see about 2 volts p-p of ac ripple. I see the exact same waveform if I connect the scope to the audio output.
Can I simply put new caps of the appropriate values across the caps in question on the underside of the AC4 chassis? I would like to reduce the hum significantly. Are there any other known causes likely to produce this hum?
Thanks,
Larry 


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