....or take those caps out and install a modern line filter somewhere outside of
the chassis.

Also, if you do install a third ground wire (which I DO recommend), you won't
be able to power the radio on a circuit that is protected with a GFI (Ground
Fault Interrupter). It'll pretty much pop the GFI every time.

Barry - N4BUQ

"N4BUQ" wrote in message
...
...or take those caps out and install a modern line filter somewhere
outside of
the chassis.

Also, if you do install a third ground wire (which I DO recommend), you
won't
be able to power the radio on a circuit that is protected with a GFI
(Ground
Fault Interrupter). It'll pretty much pop the GFI every time.

Barry - N4BUQ


You are kidding, right? If there is that much leakage current, then the
problem should fixed before adding the three wire line cord. There
is no reason to pop a GFI.

Also, the maximum value for the bypass cap, which should be UL
rated, is about .015 mfd.

Pete

"N4BUQ" wrote in message
...
...or take those caps out and install a modern line filter somewhere
outside of
the chassis.

Also, if you do install a third ground wire (which I DO recommend),
you won't
be able to power the radio on a circuit that is protected with a GFI
(Ground
Fault Interrupter). It'll pretty much pop the GFI every time.

Barry - N4BUQ


I don't see why it will pop the GFI unless the line bypass cap is
unreasonably large or something is leaking current. I've done the 3
wire cord modification to a few radios and most of my test equipment,
and I haven't had that problem.


Frank Dresser