UNIDEN WASHINGTON HUM

[Stellasstillarat]

My Washington has a hum. The hum isn't affecting the performance. The hum seems to be coming from the right side (channel selector side). Even though the radio's turned off the hum continues. It's a very low hum. If I touch the right side cover it seems to stop. I'm assuming it's a transformer. If this is left plugged in while not in use can it possibly be a fire hazard or dangerous in any way?

 

[DainBramage]

.... The hum seems to be coming from the right side... If I touch the right side cover it seems to stop...

first thing I would do is to take the cover off and look inside

 

[wavrider]

Should be a 12 vdc connector on the back of the radio, IF you have a 12 vdc PS try using it on the rig and see if it stops humming.

Do unplug the 120vac plug first, and if there is a switch in the back to select ac/dc select DC.

IE the hum goes away then you know to start looking at the radio PS for issues, most likely dried out caps.