[TenTec] Paragon PLL OUT OF LOCK

[n4nqy at cavtel.net]

The resolderng usually works, 99.9%.  Sorry, if it did not, return it. 
Its definitely caused by bad soldering on the major loop board.  Been
there.

JB  N4NQY

> Well the dreaded PLL OUT OF LOCK fault has struck!
>
> My Google search showed three recomendations.
>
> 1) See if the small variable resistor is out of adjustment on the Major
> Loop Board. This did not work.
>
> 2. Resolder ALL the solder trace connections on the Minor and Major Loop
> boards. It was recommeded that I remove the existing solder first. Many
> hours later, after careful comparisons to board image in manual (I had
> to scan it, enlarge it and flip it to see from the back). Checking
> redoing, checking and redoing.... No go.
>
> 3) Send it to Ten-Tec. Ouch, In 30 plus years of owning Ten-Tec
> equipment I've always been able to fix it myself. :(
>
> The problem is on all frequency ranges.
>
> This Paragon has the original Major Loop board.
>
> Any constructive suggestions?
>
> Jerry, KG6TT
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