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Albino128
New member Username: Albino128
Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 6:59 pm: |
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i bought a tram 201a knowing it had a hum in it, took it to local shop for repair, The more he got into it the worse it got. he is telling me most of the capacitors are old and dry and that is what is causing hum, I am told it will cost a whole bunch of money to restore it to new shape. Are they worth it and am I being told the truth. Just wondering if anybody else has been down this road. Thanks |
2ir473
Intermediate Member Username: 2ir473
Post Number: 147 Registered: 7-2002
| Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 8:35 am: |
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Trams are pretty desirable radios, but the issues you have are very common for a 30 year old radio. The hum is often due to bad filter caps, but there are many components that may need to be replaced, and that can cost a big chunk o' change. I have heard typical costs of nearly $300 to restore a Tram, so if you aren't interested in putting that kind of money into it, sell it fir a reasonable price and let someone else restore it, but don't throw it out. It has value to someone. Paul 2IR473 CEF-218/ham #107 CDX8412
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Albino128
New member Username: Albino128
Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 11:18 am: |
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thank you: I don't plan on throwing it out and i would like to have it rebuilt, just wondering if they are worth it but i guess that is up to the owner of the radio again thank you |
Teham
Member Username: Teham
Post Number: 88 Registered: 1-2004
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 2:52 am: |
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You can rebuild it yourself. Parts such as caps and resistors r available from mouser. I have 2 I am restoring. One for myself and one for a friend. I plan on putting 2 12 volt fans on the back to keep them cool. It is a very good idea as one tube is very close to the pcb. tony/n5jva |
Teham
Intermediate Member Username: Teham
Post Number: 105 Registered: 1-2004
| Posted on Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 6:25 am: |
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If it receives and xmits ok then replacing the electrolytics is all u need to do. However at some point all of the 1 - 3 watt resistors will need replacing. tony/n5jva/cef 259 |