[Hallicrafters] 1.4 volts on coax connector HT-30

[David C. Hallam]

Does the 2 wire power cord have a polarized plug?

David
KW4DH

On 8/8/2013 10:09 AM, Robert Sauvan wrote:
> Hi all,
> Got up this morning and put a volt meter on the coax connector on the
> back of the radio. It shows 1.4 volt ac across it. I would venture a
> guess that wouldnt be something that should be there. Im assuming this
> is why I am seeing a small spark when I put the coax on and off. I
> noticed this again when checking the fitting. Ron, K0IDT asked if the
> radio was a 2 wire power cord and if I had caps across the ac. It does
> have a 2 wire power cord, and it does not have the caps across the ac
> line. It clearly shows on the schematic that they should be there. So, I
> am going to put a couple on today. Possible cure? We will see.
>
> Bob-W0YBS
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