Ummm "do use the radio" ??? :-)
You have the same finger problem I am afflicted with !!


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Regards ............... Rheilly Phoull

"Sofie" wrote in message
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This is absolutely correct advice.....
... and as advised if the reverse polarity diode is shorted...... replace
it
immediately..... do use the radio without it.
Certainly other parts could be faulty due to the shorted heatsink, but
this
is a good place to start.
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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snipperoo:
"Fast Eddy" wrote in message
Look at the back of the set and locate the large power diode near to the
power input wires.
This usually shorts out.
Desolder a leg off this diode and check it for a short. If it is replace
it.
You can run it without this "Reverse Protection Diode" but you will not
get
a second chance ever again.