[TenTec] Corsair 560 further notes on the rig

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Chuck, I just went to Radio Shack online and they have several tubes of
heat sink compound listed.  This is in case you can't locate a walk-in
store.

73,
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On Thu, Feb 2, 2017 at 5:07 PM, chuck adams <chuck.adams.k7qo at gmail.com>
wrote:

>
>
> On 02/02/2017 04:08 PM, Stuart Rohre wrote:
>
>> Chris,
>> Even the heat sink compound sold at remaining Radio Shack stores should
>> be fine or replacement on the new transistors.  Most finals are a pair of
>> identical transistors or similar power rating at least.  You should replace
>> both transistors even if you only find one bad one.  That is to ensure you
>> have the same power gain in each.
>>
>> In some cases, you might also need the driver transistor.  Be sure and
>> check that it is not shorted.  Usually the failures will be opens or shorts.
>>
>> Good Luck!
>> Stuart Rohre
>> K5KVH
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>
> Here is an excellent youtube video on repairing a TenTec Eagle,
> but the techniques can be used for a lot of other rigs.
>
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnTHM23DLpk&t=87s>
>
> I apologize if this has been pointed out before.  I've done this
> on several Corsair and Paragon transceivers in the past that
> I picked up cheap at swapmeets and auctions.  Even a TR7.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
> --
> chuck, k7qo
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