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Spectra A discriminator help

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:36 am
by Kenneth Jensen
I hope i can get a little help about discriminator output on an spectrta A - 45 watt.
I know that ground is pin 8 and audio 11 on the 15 pin conn. - but it does not work - it is set up proper in rss.
I after found out on repeater builder page that it also needs an DC blocking capacitor ??
If that is correct - where - value of it and how to make it right ?

Re: Spectra A discriminator help

Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:01 am
by Kenneth Jensen
I REALLY hope someone will help me here...........

Re: Spectra A discriminator help

Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:49 am
by Jim202
The value of the DC blocking cap will partially depend on how your going to use the audio. In the past I have found using a 1.0 uf cap works for most applications. I tend to use a disc cap that is non polarized. They are easy to find and easy to use.

If you don't put a cap in series with the audio, the DC bias on that line might get pulled down low and you will not get much audio out at all for the normal functioning of the radio audio.

Re: Spectra A discriminator help

Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 12:18 pm
by Kenneth Jensen
Thank you so much - i will try

Re: Spectra A discriminator help

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:19 am
by Jim202
Did you ever solve your audio problem?