[TenTec] fix OMNI V

[Paolo Emanuelli]

Many Thanks Dave

Next time the problem will be on i will try your method.

I will say something at next step...

73 HNY de IK1QHB


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Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 12:21 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] fix OMNI V


>
> You say that when you open the case the problems goes away.
> Check to see if one of the eight screws that holt the case on is touching 
> a
> wire.
> The tightening of the screws seem to be causing the problem by  touching
> something or slightly bending a board causing something to touch that 
> should not.
> I would put the case back on and cause the problem to show up.
> I would remove one screw at a time.
> If the problem goes away with the removal of a certain screw look for the
> problem near that screw.
> I would remove all the screws on one side (first from the top cover then
> from the bottom cover).
> If the problem does not go away on the side do the other side.
> The rig needs to be on when you do this and any other detective  work.
> I once fixed a rig that had the same problem.
> Two other technicians kept looking at component problems.
> The top cover, when made tight caused a board to bend and a trace on the
> board would open and the radio would malfunction.
> I would look for that or a board touching to ground or one of the screws
> touching something to ground.
> The rig will work fine once you find it.
> Good luck,
> Dan/N4VET
>
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