[Amps] Amps Digest, Vol 256, Issue 2

[Gary Smith]

Suggest you contact the ham known as”The Amp Guy”. Maybe he can do the needed repairs.
Look on you tube  for the quality of his work. 
Gary…wa6fgi 
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> I have an Alpha 8410 that I brought back from the station in Martinique. It needs a new contol board as it does not turn on. Alpha wants $1600 for the part.[Amplifier Repair and Restoration - Island Amplifier BEKO RF-KIT USA](https://islandamplifier.com/amplifier-repair/)
> I would like to instead try and replace the MAX 7219 microprocessor on the board. There are various types of this micoprocesor that are being sold. Anyone know the exact part?
> If all else fails, I would like to find another control board, but not from Alpha for $100. The or purchase a replacement control , but not from Alpha.
> The unit is presently with Island Amplifier in California.
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