[TenTec] Scout transmit problem

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Bob et al;

The most common issue with radios which have been stored, sitting on a 
shelf, etc.  is oxidation of internal connectors.  I suggest cleaning 
every one of them.

I use a Q-Tip with contact cleaner applied.  {you'll likely need several 
Q-Tips} Unplug a cable, scrub the male pins, and then plug it back in 
and out a couple of times to wipe the female contacts.   Do this one 
cable at a time and be sure when plugging back in the connector is 
correctly aligned and properly seated. DO NOT spray anything into the 
radio.

This solves many of the issues with radios regardless of how "beautiful" 
they are on the outside.  A radio which is not used regularly is a radio 
more likely not to operate correctly when it is used.

73

Bob, K4TAX



On 6/25/2020 8:30 AM, Bob Stephens wrote:
> I'm trying to get the Scout back on the air after ten years of sitting on a
> dusty shelf.  Using the Tune function, it shows 0 forward power; and no
> swr.  When PTT is pushed, ALD light flickers once; but no fwd.  Using a key
> the tone is produced, but no fwd power.  Receive works fine.
>
> Setup is temporary, stationary mobile -- a hamstick and 8 ft power cord
> alligator clipped to car battery.
>
> Any ideas would be appreciated.  Bob KB1CIW
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