--- In [email protected], "Steve S. Bosshard \(NU5D\)"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Same deal with large LMR factory depot - flat rate for one problem -
more
> problems MORE $$$s.
>
> Steve
I just repaired my COM120B - the 10MHz ref osc died. I called them
and almost fell out of the chair when I heard those numbers. And
over $350 for a service manual!
I decided to calm down and dove into it to try and repair it myself.
I found that the 10MHz ref osc assembly was not putting out a signal.
I tested the rest of the monitor by injecting an external 10MHz
reference. I then pulled the osc module out and opened it up. I found
a shorted surface mount 10uF electrolytic cap, and a burned up
surface mount inductor (due the current draw of the shorted cap).
I then called IFR (Aeroflex) to order the cap and inductor. Well, I
was told of a $50 min. order, and the two surface mount 10 cent parts
were $3 or so each. I was so turned off by them that I just told
them "send me $50 of whatever you need to, as long as I get the cap
and inductor I need". $60 later I had the cap and inductor, and
repaired the monitor.
I guess I can't cry too much - $60 is a hell of a lot better than
$1200 flat rate!
Moral of the story - fix it yourself if possible!!!!
Eric
KE2D
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