[1000mp] Sticky relay?

Sat, 1 Feb 2003 05:07:59 -0000

its a sticking relay, my mp and mk v do it frequently esp on 160 meters.
when using the beverage on the separate ant input i dont notice it.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Garry Shapiro" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 1:31 AM
Subject: RE: [1000mp] Sticky relay?

> Roger:
>
> I have had that problem with my MP, and, based upon reporting that
> previously and getting back responses, I (and you) are not alone. Several
> guys have confirmed having the same problem. I first experienced that
> problem operating from 3B9R in 1999 with my then-new MP, still on
warranty.
> I sent it to Yaesu when I returned home.
>
> Despite detailed instructions how to replicate the problem, the Yaesu tech
> claimed never to be able to see it. Nonetheless, he replaced a bunch of
> components, including a relay or two. As seems to be Yaesu policy, the
> components were returned to me, but not identified. So I have no idea what
> he replaced. Whatever he did appeared to have mitigated the problem at the
> time.
>
> However, the problem has reappeared here with the same frequency as in
> 1999--once in every 10 to 50 transmissions. I think it is pretty clearly a
> sticking relay. I sent an email to Chip some time ago asking whether I
would
> be charged for repair if returned to Yaesu, since permanent repair was not
> accomplished the first time. No answer from Chip. Take a guess.
>
> The problem is annoying---not yet to the point of hurling the radio, but
> getting there. That problem, combined with the clicks I know I have, has
> soured me on the radio.
>
> Garry, NI6T
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected]
> > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Roger Huntley
> > Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 21:15
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: [1000mp] Sticky relay?
> >
> >
> > I am using a new Field model and while operating with a Heil Pro
> > headset on
> > CW with a foot switch I have noticed sometimes that when the
> > radio switches
> > back to listening the audio is quite low.  Upon hitting the foot switch
> > again it brings the audio back up.  It is acting like a sticking
> > relay.  Any
> > thoughts?
> > 73,
> > Roger, W7VV
> >
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