SB-809 TR-2400 Unwanted Noise: Tone or burst at tx 2-13-80 For complaints of a tone burst type noise, or simply a noise, at initial key down, suspect either a broken losse component, or incorrect valued component on the RX TX unit. On the RX TX unit, Q16 emitter, check C82, a 33 uf tantalum cap for broken connection. If you find a 22 uf cap at C82 replace it with a 33 uf cap. JEB/yn (c) 21380TKC