[TenTec] Triton IV intermittant transmit problem

[Louis Ciotti]

Hi all,

I finally am getting a chance to look into a small problem with my Triton IV analog.  When using ssb, I key up and will not get any output.  Usually a light tap on the case would fix it, but is is getting worse.  I took the top cover off and have narrowed the problem to the circuit card that is in the front center of the rig.  I removed the metal cover over the board and found that if I press on the far right tunable capacitor on the rear of the circuit card the problem goes away only to return a short while later.  I am wondering if this could be just an intermitant connection or something more complex.  Any help would be great.  I had this rig back for other repairs about 3 months ago, and about three weeks after I got it back this problem showed up.  I really would prefer not to send it in for repairs again...

Thanks,

Lou
KC2RVD