Ok guys picked up an old president washington with the 858 PLL. The relay was chattering and there was no transmit. I read where you could ethier replace C179 or remove it. I removed it and the relay stopped chattering but it still has no transmit. Could it be because I didn't replace C179(2.2 uf 25v capacitor) or is the final blown or something along those lines. Any ideas one what to check?
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President washington no transmit
- Thread starter nat19
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I would replace C179 with a 2.2 uf electrolytic capacitor. That restores output in most radios. If it doesn't then I would suspect a blown final if TX is out, but RX is good. The final is the C1307. Let us know how you get on with it. Those Washingtons are a fine radio.
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Thanks justindepolis. I know the 1969 finals are getting hard to find and if I understand correctly the 2sc2312 is a direct replacement. So should I throw one in it or do you guys know of something better.
If you have a 2SC2312, that will work just fine. Drop it in, and do a light TX retune and you should be good. Try that, and let us know how you get on.
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Thought I had one but looked through my parts bin and can't find it. Eleflow makes a hrf20w they are a direct replacement for the 1969 I think I'll order one in a few minutes and try it. The radio recevies really well so I hope to get it transmiting soon.
