[1000mp] Sticky relay?

Sat, 1 Feb 2003 23:29:09 -0000

In my case, it occurs whether using main or rx antenna, so it is a different
relay sticking.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Wayne Hudson, K5ZG
> Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 05:08
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [1000mp] Sticky relay?
>
>
> 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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