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Retro Ron
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07-19-2009, 05:11 PM
You are correct. The buffer capacitor is generally rated for much higher voltage. In a pinch, I have used two 630V capacitors in series observing the laws of parallel capacitors. The more I experiment with this radio, the more I am convinced it was just time for the vibrator to die. It had probably been operated with a bum buffer capacitor and leaky filters for just too long. Plus the vibrator has a nasty dent in the side which although shouldn't have affected its operation, is rather unsightly.

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Car Radio Problem - by Retro Ron - 07-18-2009, 02:19 AM
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Re: Car Radio Problem - by codefox1 - 07-18-2009, 06:28 PM
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