[Yaesu] FT-1000MP CAT problem

[Larry K4AB]

Steve,

The exact same thing happened to me about 10 years ago..  A nearby lightning
stike took out a chip in the 'MP.  I'd have to look at the schematic to see
which one,
but its obvious, I just can't remember.  That chip is pretty sensitive.

It's also a surface mount, so nothing I wanted to fool with.  I knew a local
here who was
good with a soldering iron and he replaced it.  If you patient enough, you
could
probably do it.

On the other hand, good to hear from you, OM!

GL!,
Larry K4AB




On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 6:09 PM, Steve Daniel <nn4t at comcast.net> wrote:

> Good evening. I took a nearby lightning strike which damaged the
> motherboard to my computer. I thought all was well when I fixed that but I
> find that my 1000MP is no longer communicating with DXBase and my computer.
> I do not see the CAT light going on. I have checked the communication
> parameters and they seem to be in order. I also checked the manual to see if
> the CAT has a separate control to initiate it but I find nothing. All this
> leads me to believe the computer interface in the radio was damaged. If,
> however, someone out there has a thought or something else I might check
> before sending the radio off for evaluation and repair I would love to hear
> it. Thanks! Steve Daniel, NN4T
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