Tempo One Hum
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| Jan 14th 2012, 18:29 | |
W8LATotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I'm newly returned to amateur radio. I have my Tempo One transceiver set up after being in the carton for about 12 years. It apears to work well, but has more hum than I would like. Is this likely a case of old capacitors needing replacement? Any tips for an old ham trying to get back in the game? |
| Jan 16th 2012, 07:57 | |
KB0HAETotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Hi. It is quite possible that you need to replace some capacirors. Elecrrolytics are the prime suspects, although all components can change value or fail with age. Personally, I would go with a solid state radio such as a Kenwood TS-130S, or TS-430S. If you must have a radio with a few tubes, try a Kenwood TS-520S, or TS-530S. Can you rell that I am A Kenwood fan? |
| Jan 17th 2012, 16:00 | |
aa6eTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
@KB0HAE - If I had a Tempo One in the box, I'd certainly want to get it working! It's always good to have a non-digital, non-IC rig on hand in case the balloon goes up some day. (Or just for fun!) @WD8NRJ - Power supply electrolytics are the first candidates for replacement to deal with hum, but there are probably other electrolytics that will be sub-par -- changing audio response among other things. You can check whether a replacement is needed fairly simply. Just temporarily attach a good new cap in parallel with the suspected component. (It's lethal HV: take safety precautions!) If you hear any difference, you probably want to make a permanent swap. 73 Martin AA6E ARRL Technical Advisor |
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