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Old February 21st 08, 09:22 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
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Default Hum on AM HF receiver

Are you sure the hum isn't real? A lot of solid state
devices trash up the power line. Rectifiers are a big
source, lamp dimmers and fluorescent lamps are another.

Barring that, look for heater cathode shorts from the
detector tube back to the power amplifier tube.

-Chuck

Antonio Vernucci wrote:
You sure the power supply filter caps are good?


Please read my self-reply.

Tony I0JX



 
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