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Radio Make and Model: magnum s9
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Test gear available: most of all needed. Frq counter, freq generator, scope, meters, capacitor esr tester.
Symptoms: when selecting ssb the current draw on the psu shows as much as full power draw on fm tx. I hear nothing on ssb. Also on fm I hear some buzzing and strange noises volume also changes a little on its own, but it's more or less working fully on fm receive.

What is working: fm tx and receive okish ssb tx working,

What has been tried: removed driver legs from board when I select ssb the current has stopped being drawn but still nothing on ssb can be heard its very quiet.

Did it suddenly happen ?: I received this radio to repair
Anything else that may be of help?:

Hi Jason and welcome to the forum.
That's a strange one you've got there, try de-soldering the finals to see if the amps drop and tell us what the finals are, Mosfets or 1969's.
If you have a shorted final it will kill the receive.

Hi thanks for the reply have un soldered all outputs including driver, current is not being pulled on received now, but still silent on ssb receive.
So not sure why now.
Cheers Jason