[Heathkit] GR-78 modulation hum

Mike McCarty Mike.McCarty at sbcglobal.net
Thu Dec 17 21:28:36 EST 2009


Mike McCarty wrote:

[...]

> I can't read the value on the blurry schematic I have, nor the
> component numbers, but the two line bypass caps need to by replaced
> with Y2 rated caps.

I want to remark, that this is the case even if they aren't the
cause. The best those can be (looking at the parts list) is 0.05uF
ceramics, which cannot withstand the constant AC current. They'll
eventually fail, and not prettily. They need to be Y2 rated caps.

Mike
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