[1000mp] MP Receive Problem

Mon, 27 May 2002 11:08:18 -0700

I had what appeared to be the same problem -i.e. attenuated (by 6-7 S 
units) receive signal when the amp. was 'on'.

In my case, a diode was out in the 87A. (in my case, a factory fix 
under warrenty).

de/smitty/w6cs

>My FT1000MP was purchased in 1995.  I had no receive problem running
>barefoot or with my previous Knw TL-922A Amp.  In February of this year I
>replaced the Knw TL-922A with a new Ameritron AL-1500.  I immediately
>started to randomly incur the attenuated receive signal problem which could
>be corrected with a "dit" or pressing the PTT switch.  Without the linear,
>running barefoot, the attenuated receive problem disappeared.
>
>In checking with Ameritron they advised the following, quote:  "Try using a
>dollar bill to slide between the contacts of the T/R relay.  There may be
>some residue on the contacts causing the problem."  That solved the problem.
>
>Hope this helps!
>
>Bill - NE9Z
>
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