[TenTec] Scout has vy low Pwr out on some bands

[Mike Bryce]

Don't forget the connectors inside the radio. 

They need to be cleaned, too

Mike wb8vge

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On Jul 15, 2014, at 1:23 PM, "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" <Rick at DJ0IP.de> wrote:

> Mike,
> 
> I was thinking along those lines too.
> They "look" ok but it's hard to say.
> I was thinking about bending a burnishing tool 90 degrees (in its length),
> and then just polishing the pins.
> It's hard to believe the capacitors or inductors would have died.
> Dirty contacts are much more logical, especially because 40m was
> intermittent, and the rig has been sitting un-used for about 10 years.
> 
> I'll keep you posted.
> 
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike Bryce
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 6:18 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Scout has vy low Pwr out on some bands
> 
> Rick
> 
> Check the barrel connectors. 
> 
> They route rf in and out of the module. 
> 
> The prongs get loose, causing the issues your having. 
> 
> Mike wb8vge 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
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