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Why does the amp ground wire make noise?

Updated: 10/21/2022
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IT MAY NOT HAVE A CHOKE BUILT INTO THE CIRCUITRY. YOU CAN BUY A NOISE SUPPRESSOR AT RADIO SHACK. THIS SHOULD ELIMINATE MUCH OF THE ALTERNATOR WHINE NOISE. GOOD LUCK! ...BB

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