[TMC] GPR-90/GSB-1 CW note

[Richard Knoppow]

     Does this happen when the GSB-1 is disconnected from the receiver 
altogether?  I am thinking of a ground loop of some sort.  See if the 
signals are clean without the adaptor and then connect it.

On 3/4/2016 5:24 PM, Chris Kepus wrote:
> I've  been enjoying my GPR-90 / GSB-1 combo during one of the regular
> "exercise" periods the combo gets about every 3 to four months.
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> However, this time,  I detect some minor distortion in the CW note of both
> strong and not so strong CW signals and on AM signals.  This "distortion" is
> noted whether I'm listening to the GPR-90 audio or the GSB-1 audio.  In
> looking at the signal path prior to the IF takeoff for the GSB-1, I  am
> trying to figure how to isolate the cause of the distortion.  I do plan to
> change out each of the tubes, one at a time,  just to eliminate them as a
> possible cause.  Both units play very well otherwise, I am a bit baffled by
> this problem.
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> I am looking for ideas as to potential component culprits;  any and all
> comments, questions, are welcomed.
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> Available at the test bench are RF and AF signal generators, TEK scope,
> VTVM's, multimeters, etc.
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> Thanks es 73,
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> Chris
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> W7JPG
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Richard Knoppow
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WB6KBL