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Old January 31st 04, 12:22 AM
Josh
 
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The electrolytics was changed out as well as some paper caps.
One of the wires in the tube is broken and banging about..I think it shorted
and the trouble. Will keep posted..Thanks..Josh
"-Bill-" exray@coquidotnet wrote in message
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Lynn Coffelt wrote:
"HeavyMetal" wrote in message
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Thanks to all for the comments and suggestions.
It's a great ol' receiver. I really like it.
I'll keep everyone posted on the progress.....



Most often, what appears to be a shorted rectifier tube... It glows and

the
plates turn red.... is not the tube itself, but a shorted capacitor
somewhere in the B+ wiring. There will be no charge for this diagnosis.
Old Chief Lynn W7LTQ since 1948 (first real receiver BC-348Q)




RADIO 101....question all paper or electrolytic caps in a sixty year old
radio. "works fine, but..." is always the wrong answer.

-BM