Hello all,
I am trying to remove and replace several Surface mtd Resistors in an old
FT-100 Transceiver. I managed to remove a defective SMD Diode, and suspect
several of the resistors have drifted over the years, and probably also need to
be replaced. I have tried on those resistors with the solder iron I have, but
its just not fine/precise enough for this. [unless i get really lucky in my
attempts.] [they are about 1mm x 2mm, pretty small].
Why, trying to save $, dont have enough for a new radio any time soon.
Repairs in a shop would cost me more than a new radio. I am just hopeing that
someone in the club has, or knows someone, better solder equipment that i could
use.
FYI, Before I disassembled it, the radio did recieve, and the VHF transmitter
worked at low power. The replacements I am trying to do are from internet
reports from others who have repaired radios with the same symptoms on the PA
board, so i'm only partially convinced even this will get it working. but its
the best chance I can find. I'm not really an expert in this.
I have planned to remove and verify that the resistors need replacement, order
the replacements from mouser, and then install/solder them and re-assemble the
radio; with a little luck i'd then have a HF radio to use. So, Please let me
know if someone has some of this precision soldering equipment that i could use
for a little bit.
73Jeff Town, KI5HNYChannelview [email protected]
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