[Amps] 3-500Z pin comes unsoldered

[Vic Rosenthal K2VCO]

You probably know this, but the clips get weak when they overheat. So 
it's not enough to tighten it up, but you should replace it. You can 
switch it with one of the clips on the grid pins.

On 5/13/2014 10:33 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> My dad's PT2500 has a problem where one of the 3-500 pins gets hot
> enough it unsolders. I'm going to have a look at it & am thinking
> maybe there's a poor connection on that pin/clip but maybe its
> something relating to a defective component.
>
> Before I open it up I'd appreciate suggestions on what to
> specifically look for that might not be obvious to the eye, might
> save me some time reinventing the wheel.
>
> 73,
>
> Gary
> KA1J


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73,

Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/