ummmm r2r picking up radio signals?!
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arjoll
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Sounds like you're getting RF leakage, the fact that it disappears when you switch to 4 channels makes it sound like something is 'floating' rather than being earthed/grounded (either directly or by a resistor).BOJAX said:
Try cleaning all the switches, especially the one that you're using to switch between 2 and 4 channels. For any other fixes you'd probably need the schematic. In areas of high RF putting ferrite beads on the input/output leads may help. How close are you to the nearest AM broadcaster? (if you can hear a programme its AM, if its just a buzz its FM)
it's definaltly AM broadcasts.
in fact , they seem to be around the AM 680 area
what should i clean the switches with?
both stations are downtown
we do have some radio towers nearby but i dunno if those are for the particular stations i am hearing
all the downtown stations use the CN tower (i am in toronto)
in fact , they seem to be around the AM 680 area
what should i clean the switches with?
both stations are downtown
we do have some radio towers nearby but i dunno if those are for the particular stations i am hearing
all the downtown stations use the CN tower (i am in toronto)
arjoll
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Surprisingly enough I'm not really familiar with the towers in your areaBOJAX said:
There are fancy solutions to clean switches with - if you check https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=131837 there's info on an Akai restoration project that cjacek had with info on cleaning. I just used CRC CO contact cleaner in an eyedropper when fixing up my GX265D but I don't believe that this is recommended practice.