Hello,
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starting from strange LO signal I de-solder one wire of trifilar T401 to IC408 pin 9.
To verify I touch every pin of IC 403 and IC402 with the Ohm-meter.
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Power -on: LO-Signal at BNC vanished and wistles get weaker.
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Connecting wire of T401 again: Noisefloor at 6m reduces from 25 dB to 5 dB and wistles are reduced.
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Side-Band of LO at BNC vanished, only LO Signal is detectable.
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My conclusions:
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Either I have a fine closure in T401 or a cold soldering point at IC 403.
I guess one pin of IC 403 was not connected properly, touching with the Ohm meter established connection.
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All pins of IC403 will be soldered in case wistles are remainig.
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vy 73 Michael
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