[Heathkit] Intermittent HG-10

[wb8jkr at juno.com]

 If it happens on all bands, I would replace the feedback 
divider capacitors C20, C21, C22, C23. I would also make
sure C27 isn't leaky.


Mark  WB8JKR


On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 12:13:41 -0700 "Eugene Rippen"
<soundval at foothill.net> writes:
> PROBLEM:  The HG-10 works when first turned on.  In about 10 seconds 
> to
> maybe over a minute, the frequency starts to come down and within 
> about 3 to
> 7 seconds it drops to zero.  After a while ( varies greatly, 30 
> seconds to
> maybe 5 minutes) it begins to oscillate, starting at zero frequency, 
> and
> rising to the correct frquency. Then all of this is repeated, over 
> and over.
> 
> SO FAR, I HAVE:  Replaced tubes. Re-soldered all the connections, I 
> think.
> Shoved and pulled on wires and components, and checked the voltages 
> on the
> 6CH8.  I began heating resisters, when I stopped for dinner last 
> night.  As
> I write this, I have not faced it today; however,  I do not believe 
> that
> either the Green Fairy or the Magic Bunny fixed anything for me last 
> night.
> (Their agent promised me, but never said when.)
> 
> Anyone out there fix a similar problem?
> 
> Any advise is greatly appreciated.
> 
> Gene,   WB6SZS
> 
> 
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