I'd bet on shorted caps.
If you keep running it like this you'll
soon have a burnt up power transformer too.
New caps will be a heck of a lot easier to find
than a replacement power transformer.

Ron

wrote:
On Mar 9, 5:00 pm, wrote:
What is generally indicated when a power transformer is very hot, and
the 7w power transistor in its vicinity is also very hot? The radio
works but will often "go quiet" after 10 minutes or so of operation.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Pete

I meant resistor, not transistor