ok,
lets see.
the radio was doing ok until it stopped transmitting in mid conversation. I didn't know until after I had unkeyed and only discovered that fact when the others in the group were commenting that I disappeared mid-sentence.

I had one of the sighted (and technologically inept) roomies assist me with taking a look at the power output on a dummy load. No juice in any mode (sub/cw/am/fm). checked the antenna connections (radio was on proper antenna selector and the dummy load also worked). about the only thing we need to do is to see if it produces low level output using a separate receiver. If that works, then I know that the problem is likely in the PA section

This is the really frustrating bit: I have the knowledge but not the working eyes to use it.

-eric (n7zzt)

On Oct 17, 2013, at 7:04 AM, Steve Forst wrote:

> Well so much for your antenna tuning procedure.  Just kidding, hope it 
> isn't fried.
> 
> Before putting it in the box,I'd spend a day head scratching and  trying 
> to work through it systematically.    We always think the worst and 
> sometimes it is just pilot error.
> 
>  Was it actually in TX when it failed?  Did you smell or hear  anything 
> odd?   Does the rig have a reset?    Have you tried going into a  dummy 
> load with a known good coax?
> 
> I'm not suggesting you don't know what you are doing, I just know from 
> my own experiences  that  sometimes I'm ready to plan the funeral when 
> the patient isn't really dead.
> 
> Good luck, Steve KW3A
> 
> 
> On 10/17/2013 8:34 AM, eric oyen wrote:
>> hello all,
>> I am in need  of someone who can repair (or knows who can) a Yeasu =
>> FT-757GX1 . THe radio ceased outputting transmit power yesterday. THe =
>> antenna was plugged in and all connections were  secure. SO, I am not =
>> sure what caused the problem.
>> 
>> Here's the really laughable bit: I am blind and have the technical =
>> knowledge saddled with room mates who are not technical at all. That =
>> means I can tell them whats wrong, but will they understand i? AAAARGH!
>> 
>> So, how about it, anyone know a place I can take or ship this radio for =
>> repairs that won't jack me an arm and a leg?
>> 
>> DE n7zzt (eric oyen)=
>> 
>> 
>>