Theremin won't play

Posted: 10/9/2013 7:53:48 PM
Bob Stout

Joined: 10/9/2013

I'm trying to get a Big Briar Etherwave Theremin to play and it won't go.  It's been in storage for a few years and it worked when it was put away.  I found out the wall transformer (14 volt ac 200 ma) was not supplying AC to the unit so I replaced it with another 14 volt ac unit and I now have power but it still won't go.  I've checked the regulators and they're working (+ and - 12 volts).  I've tested all the transistors, diodes and chokes and they're all fine.  I've also replaced the IC chip to no avail.  If I move my hands around on the circuit board I can get it to squeal and moan to some extent but it's not playing like it should.

Any ideas on what could be wrong?

Thank you,

Bob

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