As I undersstand it wavetek put some kinda anti oxidizing goo on the IC pins. But it had the side effect of disolving the IC pins after quite some time. So the solusion was to replace the ICs or trying to solder the IC to the board to make good contact with the pins.
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 1:46 PM, Wesley Bazell <[email protected]>wrote: > > > *Ok Andy. Opened up Wavetek. The 3rd module from the right flashes on > startup, but goes out right away. Pulled the modules. Used an eraser to > clean the contacts & then with a cleaner"Deoxit" on the bottom contacts. > after pulling RF module, where I think the problem lies. There were about 4 > ICs, in sockets. Pushed down on each one. No telltime clicks(Not Good) Think > this module is bad. Would you have one?* > ** > *Wesley* > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Andrew Seybold <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Friday, October 16, 2009 2:09 PM > *Subject:* RE: [Repeater-Builder] Wavetek 3000 > > > > Open up the Wavetek, turn it on and look to at the LED on, I believe the > third module from the right, if it is flashing then the unit is unlocked, a > very common problem—made even more problematical since the IC’s and > components for this board are no longer in production, I have one also, and > know three others with the same problem, if anyone knows someone who has > come up with a fix please share. > > Andy W6AMS > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *bazelljr > *Sent:* Friday, October 16, 2009 8:18 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [Repeater-Builder] Wavetek 3000 > > > > Well, it happens. just turned on my wavetek 3000 Station monitor yesterday > & found it had gone South. > Everything works except does not send or receive RF. no doubt its in the > RF module.Yes it has Modules. Anyone have this Problem? Also Where cpould I > get it Repaired without Spending a Fortune? > > Wesley AB8KD > > > >
