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Motorola 77FM
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All, I have a bad Silicon rectifier.. will replace with a 1N5408.. Question is do I need any additional resistance after the diode?

Here is schematic

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I take it that you were replacing a selenium rectifier? ( I see that you stated silicon, which is what your replacement will be?). I would see what the voltage is after the last filter, then add resistance if necessary.

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There is 27 ohms in place now to limit the charging rate of the first filter cap.

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#4

The original rectifier is a selenium. If you replace it with a silicon rectifier you should increase R33 by about 100 ohms or add a resistor. You will want to check the voltage chart for the 12AT7 plate voltage and adjust the resistor value accordingly. If someone already replaced the rectifier with a silicon then put your new one in and check if a resistor was added. FM front end amps are usually sensitive to variations in B+.




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