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John Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:09:30 -0400
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modulation? oy. Did you by chance try another mic?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "eric oyen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 11:54 PM
Subject: Re: anyone know of a repair depot for older radios?


> thanks for that info. already checked on that. Found the problem and it =
> will require sending the radio out for a fix. it seems that the mic line =
> is no longer working. radio produces full power output on CW, FM and AM =
> but no modulation and no output on SSB.
>
> -eric
>
> On Oct 17, 2013, at 5:42 PM, Lloyd Rasmussen wrote:
>
>> If you have a voltmeter, check the power supply cable connection to =
> make=20
>> sure that the voltage at the rig stays near 13.6 V when you go into=20
>> transmit.  And finding an auxiliary receiver to monitor the frequency =
> will=20
>> also help.
>>=20
>> My brother Paul operates two 757GX's, one in San Diego and one in =
> Lohrville,=20
>> Iowa.  So if you ever run into W6PR on our 20-meter net, you will hear =
> one=20
>> of these rigs.  I don't have any input on where to get your rig =
> repaired,=20
>> but I hope you find someone who will make the attempt.
>> 73,
>>=20
>> Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, MD
>> http://lras.home.sprynet.com
>> -----Original Message-----=20
>> From: eric oyen
>> Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 8:34 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: anyone know of a repair depot for older radios?
>>=20
>> hello all,
>> I am in need  of someone who can repair (or knows who can) a Yeasu =3D
>> FT-757GX1 . THe radio ceased outputting transmit power yesterday. THe =
> =3D
>> antenna was plugged in and all connections were  secure. SO, I am not =
> =3D
>> sure what caused the problem.
>>=20
>> Here's the really laughable bit: I am blind and have the technical =3D
>> knowledge saddled with room mates who are not technical at all. That =3D=
>
>> means I can tell them whats wrong, but will they understand i? =
> AAAARGH!
>>=20
>> So, how about it, anyone know a place I can take or ship this radio =
> for =3D
>> repairs that won't jack me an arm and a leg?
>>=20
>> DE n7zzt (eric oyen)=3D=20
> 

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