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Texas star 500v let out the smoke
- Thread starter The mechanic
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I was running amp on sideband and first key it smoked. Turned off and unfortunately no repair techs anywhere near me. Only thing I can make out on cap is 100v. This is right at the input coil. What do I need to check other than this and probability of bad transistors from fireworks?
Common failure cap. Needs to be replaced with a metal clad mica 91pf. A 100pf metal clad works too and easier to find. Better pic of the whole amp would help to diagnose the rest.
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I don’t see any “physical” damage to anything else. I’m nervous about the transistors simply because I really paid up for this amp a couple weeks ago. Here’s a picture hopefully you can zoom in and give me the expert opinion. Thanks guys
I did unsolder the cap that’s why the coax is not soldered in. If it’s as simple as trying a new cap could someone post a link to what to get. I really appreciate the responses. Used to have a local tech that was good on everything I took him. Sure do miss ol Mickey Mouse being around.
