Transformer Set Shock

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09-13-2026, 10:29 AM

Hello, I always work on radios using isolation transformer. Once I am through I might play the radio for a while in my shop using the wall plug. Once when I did so I saw small spark when I connected the antenna ground. That ground is to a ground rod outside the house. Why would this be and is it a concern? The radio was a Philco 60.

Thank you, Dan

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Transformer Set Shock - by dconant - 09-13-2026, 10:29 AM

462ron - by 462ron - 09-14-2026, 07:10 AM

RE: Transformer Set Shock - by dconant - 09-14-2026, 07:51 AM

RE: Transformer Set Shock - by Arran - 09-16-2026, 03:51 AM

RE: Transformer Set Shock - by MrFixr55 - 09-16-2026, 01:59 PM

RE: Transformer Set Shock - by dconant - 09-16-2026, 05:36 PM

RE: Transformer Set Shock - by Arran - 09-16-2026, 05:45 PM

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