ts-870 interesting failure

[na2n at ifam.com]

>I think it is interesting that they now build in protection like that, I 
>just wish the bulb was in a socket, or at least easier to get to.

I'd replace both bulbs with Radio Shack .063amp fast-acting fuses (270-1044) in 
5x20 mm fuse holders on the back panel. This has saved the sub-band RX in my 
FT-1000D and the front end of an IC-725 I had. Cheap, easy to do and easy to 
replace in a contest.

73,

Greg Becker NA2N
na2n at ifam.com
Ideas For American Manufacturers
"Technology Conceptualization and Market Development"

>From mwdink at eskimo.com (Michael Dinkelman)  Thu Feb  8 14:36:41 1996
From: mwdink at eskimo.com (Michael Dinkelman) (Michael Dinkelman)
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 06:36:41 -0800
Subject: No subject
Message-ID: <199602081439.GAA29879 at mail.eskimo.com>

Looking to improve my contesting (I used the word) situation in
the greater metropolitan Seattle area, I have just spent
six months looking for a home. Some observations...

1) Unless you got bucks, don't expect to find a place
   (without CC&R's) without looking a loonngg time. If
   you got bucks, it is probably easier to develop your
   own property but that has its own problems - especially
   obtaining permits.

2) Expect to educate and re-educate your realtor on what
   YOU think is a adequate station location. Don't forget
   other bugaboos such as power lines.

3) Write your requirements against CC&R's into the purchase 
   agreement (Tnx to N0AX for that one) and then check the title
   yourself (you might find other interesting things in there
   as well).

4) Stay out of developments (you didn't want neighbors
   anyway - did you?), head into eastern King County and
   work for creation of Cedar County (out of King County).

5) Have a great wife who ideal of a home and land matches yours.
   Else, you're shot dead before you start.

I expect that this situation is developing all over our 
country. For some reason (beyond the discussion parameters of
this reflector), the great free society is developing into 
one great blob of intolerance. 

It took a lot of work, stress, and knashing of teeth but 
I found my house and my short acre of (hopefully) paradise.
I don't ever plan on giving it up as it was too hard to find.
It ain't easy but it is possible (even on my budget). Be 
flexible but stay with your core requirements.

And don't ever forget - this is supposed to be fun.

Rock n Roll
Dink



Michael Dinkelman
WA7UVJ
Kent, WA
mwdink at eskimo.com