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Mobile VHF radio problem
I was checking a VHF boat radio for power polarity, using my car
battery. Both polarities immediately blew the 10A in-line fuse. I had the radio sitting on the car and I realized that the heat sink was touching the sheet metal. The radio had worked before, so I assumed that it was the heat sink contact which had caused the fuse blows. The radio now shows a dead short between the input power leads. Questions: - could the heat sink contact damage circuitry? I would _think_ that if the heat sink was connected to anything it would be the power "neutral", directly, and not through any circuitry. Is it possible that it was connected through active circuitry? - if the heat sink contact did cause it, what is the likely extent of the damage? I.e., would it be worth fixing or is it likely trash? (It is a Standard Horizon radio - maybe $100 on eBay.) Thanks, Bob BTW - is there a better newsgroup to ask? |
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Mobile VHF radio problem
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. Other than that, I don't know PS Where can I buy Static Cleaner ?? Edward B Tweedel Oxford UK |
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Mobile VHF radio problem
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. -- Best Regards, Daniel Sofie Electronics Supply & Repair ---------------------------------------- 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. |
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Mobile VHF radio problem
Ummm "do use the radio" ??? :-)
You have the same finger problem I am afflicted with !! -- Regards ............... Rheilly Phoull "Sofie" wrote in message ... 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. -- Best Regards, Daniel Sofie Electronics Supply & Repair ---------------------------------------- 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. |
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Mobile VHF radio problem
Fast Eddy wrote:
Look at the back of the set and locate the large power diode near to the power input wires. This usually shorts out. ... That was it! Replaced it and it works! Thanks a million, as they used to say. I love newsgroups. Bob |
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