[Hallicrafters] SX-28A issues

Waldo Magnuson magnuson at mac.com
Mon Apr 14 20:20:28 EDT 2014


Hi,  Earlier I posted:
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Hi, My SX-28A was playing okay (after a long rest). Then the
 BCB station went away and the audio became a loud hum. I've
 tried: pulling the 1st audio amplifier (v12, 6SC7), hum
 remains, Substituted both 6V6GT audio output tubes - hum
 still present, paralleled C48 & C49 (power supply output
 caps) and C47 (cathode bypass for 6V6s) - no change, B+
 measures maybe 150v (not schematic 250v). Any suggestions
 welcome.
 > Skip W7WGM
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   And I got several responses, mostly to replace the filter capacitors in the power supply section.  The caps were about 5 years old but I replaced all of the audio and power supply electrolytic caps.  I tested the capacitors I put in and the capacitors I removed - all tested good with no shorts or leakage.  I also tested all the tubes (except for the 6B8) and detected no shorts, all tested okay.  When I bring the SX-28A up with a Variac, when the voltage reaches about 35 vac, the hum becomes pronounced out of the speaker (like before).  Previously I was listening to a BCB station and the station went away and the hum (loud) began.  I hesitate increasing the line voltage further.  Are there any suggestions on what to check next?  I would appreciate the help.  Thanks.
73s, Skip W7WGM


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