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Old 9th Mar 2019, 3:00 am   #19
M6SPW1974
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Default Re: Receiver R1155L. R42 burnt out.

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Originally Posted by G4XWDJim View Post
Crumbled rubber wiring held against metalwork by clips is another favourite in those receivers.
Hi Jim,no rubber wiring in this set,it has had an REME PVC rewire at some point.
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Originally Posted by HamishBoxer View Post
There is a cap in series with L31 worth checking too. Did not spot it first time. Sorry,already mentioned.
Checked & replaced,not causing the issue but cheers anyways pal
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Originally Posted by HamishBoxer View Post
Apart from the mentioned crumbled wiring ,check C37 after that it could even be (long shot) leaky wave change switch etc.

Looking at the circuit it should not take much finding (in theory).
Cheers pal, will give C37 a look-see when i get chance & also the wave change switch,much appreciated
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Originally Posted by Radio Wrangler View Post
Does it do it on all bands? In case a short to ground has developed in one coil in the switched pack

Does it do it with the RF amp valve unplugged?

Then there's a series LC from the anode to ground, the capacitor may have gone leaky.
Hi David,not checked out the issues you mentioned,i will look into it asap.

Again thanks for your advice guys!!
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