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Have an unusual problem with a new radio, an ICOM panel mount. Nothing
wrong with the radio, but I'm getting a squelch/static noise at certain times. It is worse when both mags are on and when the engine goes from about 2200 rpm down to idle. It is less on one mag and practically non-existant on the other. It sounds like someone is breaking squelch. At idle, it will make the noise intermittently, increase as I increase rpm and is worse coming down. A radio-guy suggested 2 new "P-leads?" I wonder if he meant capacitors, which is what the previous owner suggested replacing or Spruce and Chief have mag noise filters at about $45 each. AmeriKing has a DC filter for over $100. I ordered 2 capacitors for about 10 bucks each, but there are others for close to 50 bucks each. Anyone have any experience with this stuff? I figured if I'm going to waste my money, I may as well try the cheapest things first. By the way, I'm bending the rules a little. I had the same model radio in the experimental I used to own, but I sold it to buy a McCulloch J-2 certificated gyro. It has a Lyc O-360 and Bendix mags. Thanks for any help on this. |
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