Hi Wes, It sounds like there is a short on the 5v DC bus. What resistance do you measure from the 5v test point to circuit ground? Soldering problems can usually be found with a very careful visual inspection of the circuit board. Also look for components in the wrong locations or components placed on the board with the wrong orientation.
Good luck. 73, Tony KB9YIG ----- Original Message ----- From: Wes Hartman To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 4:29 PM Subject: [softrock40] No output from RXTX 6.2 40/80 Hi everyone, I finished my kit on Sunday and powered it up briefly to check voltages. The 5v testpoint is .81v, 12v testpoint is at 11.9v. I also checked the current draw at the 5v testpoint; it is at 117 mA. I have not put together anything like this, just simple kits and no tranceivers at all. Can somebody point me to a likely area to check? The only test equipment I have is a digital multimeter. Thanks in advance, -Wes, KC5FGK
