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Fisher Custom Electra hum issue
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03-13-2018, 10:37 AM
(03-13-2018, 09:24 AM)patrician56 Wrote:  I replaced the indicator bulbs (AM, FM, Phono etc.) with new LED bulbs.....I wonder if that might be the issue?

I doubt it. I've been replacing dial lamps with LEDs in nearly every Fisher that I own, along with some of my Philco sets. They have not caused any humming or interference at all.

What sort of antenna are you using? I have experienced interference at times just by walking past an operating FM radio, or standing in a certain spot in the basement, due to poor antenna placement. Moving the antenna usually cures that. If your Custom Electra is operating on a built-in antenna, an external FM antenna might help.
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Fisher Custom Electra hum issue - by patrician56 - 03-12-2018, 09:28 PM
RE: Fisher Custom Electra hum issue - by TV MAN - 03-13-2018, 08:52 AM
RE: Fisher Custom Electra hum issue - by Ron Ramirez - 03-13-2018, 10:37 AM



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