[Gonset] G-76

[W5HTW@att.net]

My G76 isn't breakin CW but is 'Switch to send."  So there is no problem on 
losing first dit, John, at least with the model I have, as the relays are 'in' 
when the TR switch is in transmit position.  But then I don't use it on CW 
anyway as it isn't really very stable in keeping with CW standards today.  It 
is a really good AM rig, though.  

When I got mine it needed minor things, to put it on the air.  One area of 
trouble I had was the power connector, with worn pins.  The other area is the 
two relays.  I dismantled them and cleaned them gently and completely.  I'm 
told this is a recurring problem with these relays and I suppose they could be 
replaced with something more modern and durable but if you like the stock G76 
then cleaning them is not a serious problem.  The clamp tube was shorted in 
mine, so I replaced that plus the modulators and the final.  A bent plate on 
the loading capacitor also created a problem, fixed easily in a matter of 
seconds.  

So far it is a good rig and works very well, with a very sensitive (but not 
very selective) receiver.   You will enjoy yours I'm sure.  Reports on mine are 
good audio.  Using a Shure 444 mic with it.   These little rigs make neat AM 
rigs without requiring an awful lot of desk space. 

73
Ed