[VHFcontesting] help to remove front panel FT736

[Rick R]

To the helpful ham whose email I lost--the computer rebooted while reading your message--thanks for the tip. I was able to remove the front panel--but now getting the old power switch out seems to be a trick too as the spacing between the front and next metal panel is minimal and I don't see how to remove the metallic push-button from the switch. Hoping you can assist again. TNX  Rick, K1DS

From: rick1ds at hotmail.com
To: vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu; vhfcontesting at contesting.com
Subject: help to remove front panel FT736
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 15:47:21 -0400




I am trying to replace the power switch on my venerable Yaesu FT736R. I have removed all the appropriate screws and knobs.The front panel appears to be still attached centrally with the smaller panel surrounding the main tuning knob. How does one remove the front panel and/or central tuning knob or gain access to the small screws holding the power button in place on the far left front of the radio?I do have the replacement part. Suggestions welcome--Rick, K1DS