[Amps] Need help with ARD 230A

[George]

Hello Leslie, I have one working very well after much repair on the 
circuit boards.  It seems the boards were designed the traces way too narrow
and due to vibration and other mechanical issues brake.  I found I had 
to rewire almost all the connections to the control board in the RF deck.
Another issue, have you updated or replaced the EPROM with a freshly 
programmed one.  If not, it's past the point of guaranteed data retention.
I saved a hex file from mine as soon as I got it and programmed a fresh 
EPROM.
If I can be of any help let me know.

73,
George, K4GVT




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> Hello 
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> I could use some help with this ARD-230A .If someone out there has worked on 230A ,the problem is as follows .After the initial warm up time period the "not ready" light remains on.If I put the amp in manual mode,it still stays on.At no point in manual mode will the Tune/Load motors move up or down.I suspect that the EPROM has dumped/lost its memory.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks 
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> Leslie;K3RWW 
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