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  1. MadisonMod

    Connex 4300 300 issues

    I just bought a 4300-300 . When I plugged it in and started talking on low, (50) watts it was okay. As I turned the power up it started to oscilat and squeal. I was going to call the guy I bought it from but I check the mic and screwed on tight. The noise went away. I have it set keying...
  2. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    Thanks. I signed in. I will search
  3. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    I did a Google search for Jim's Wix site , but it only comes up with ( wix build your own free website) can you give me the link for the site you're talking about?
  4. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    I will order the recap kit from Klondike and start the process. I will take notes and let you guys know. This will be my first cap replace. I also would like to add a carrier control along with new final and driver. 25 watts would be nice. Does anyone know the transistors that are a...
  5. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    That is the tone
  6. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    Haha. I have not tried the car yet. I used that link.
  7. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    115v ac 60hz 250 watt continues regulated powersupply. 13.8 v dc output. I think linear. Brand new out of the box.The radio makes the hum plugged into the wall, also when I plugged it into the power supply. I have antenna plugged into radio. When I unplug antenna, the am static and receive go...
  8. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    I found something weird. I tried this with headphones and the external speaker. With the volume nob down all the way so nothing except the hum is heard . I turned the squelch up and the hum gets louder. The more squelch is turned up the louder the hum gets. If I turn power/ volume nob off and...
  9. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    I tried both ways. Antenna plunged in and unplugged. The hum is there both ways
  10. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    I tried stock mike, astatic power mic and a rod talker mic. Volume up or down the hum is there in both positions am receive or pa with all 3 microphones.
  11. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    Okay. I tried the unit unplugged on 12 dc power supply. Hum is still there
  12. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    Okay. I plugged the external speaker into the PA jack on the back of the radio. I pushed PA buton on and the hum is there.
  13. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    Okay. PC-198A8 is the # on the board. The unit does have the PLL D858 chip. The unit looks original inside. All the wax is still untouched, but no coil in l11. Does it need it ? no jumper or clipped parts, and no burn spots on the board. Maybe the audio chip was replaced? It has NEC C1156H...
  14. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    Okay. I plugged external speaker into the unit and turned unit on. I pushed in the pa button and the meter lights went out . The channel light was still on. I tried speaking through the pa circuit but nothing was heard. I'm assuming the pa circuit is not working. Is there something in the...
  15. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    Okay . I unplugged the power cord and used 30 amp power supply with mobile cord plug in back of radio. The hum is still there. I notice if I turn the volume all the way down so no receive is heard, the hum is still there. If you turn the power/ volume nob off and then back on it takes a...
  16. MadisonMod

    Am hum in receive

    Hello. I bought a president dwight base station. The unit turns on and meters light up. There is a hum on receive. I unplugged the speaker and tried a set of headphones. The hum is still there . What can I check or replace so the receive is clear ?