[Hallicrafters] SX-16 BFO

[mac]

Sounds like the pitch control variable cap is shorting out (or open  
circuiting) in some positions.

Dennis D.  W7QHO
Glendale, CA

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On Jul 1, 2012, at 6:16 AM, Joe Connor wrote:

> I am currently restoring an SX-16 and need some help with the BFO.
>
> When I turn on the BFO injection, I get BFO only with the Pitch  
> Control set with the pointer between the 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock  
> positions. At other points, it is as if the BFO is turned off.  
> Adjusting the screw in the BFO can does not help. Yes, I did replace  
> the two .01 paper caps inside the BFO assembly.
>
> Here are my questions:
>
> 1. How do you align the BFO can? The manual is silent on this.
>
> 2. Do my symptoms sound like a bad Pitch Control?
>
> As matters stand, this receiver performs pretty well, although I can  
> see why the FCC wanted another RF stage added.
>
> As always, thank you for your help and advice.
>
>
>                         Joe Connor
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