[1000mp] looks like my MP went south

[Gene Davies AA6NP]

Hi Bill,

That all sounds extremely similar to a problem I
encountered. Mine required a trip to the Yaesu
where some diodes and other components in the
tuner section were replaced.

GL - 73,
Gene


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From: FireBrick <w9ol at billnjudy.com>
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Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 12:31 PM
Subject: [1000mp] looks like my MP went south


> Right in the middle of a qso, on a good antenna.
> The rig stopped transmitting.
> And the meter shows high swr, full scale swr.
>
> Put the rig on a dummy load, same thing.
> The tuner has stopped tuning.
> If I set the rig to 160 or 80 meters
> Turn on the Tuner button and hit tune.
> No output, no visual tuner action and I hear a
high pitched hum.
>
> 40 meters, half power only and still no tuner
action
>
> 30 meters and on, full output, but no tuner
action.
>
> On any band, turn the tuner button on and you
get the WAIT light.
>
> I've reset tuner memories but didn't expect or
receive any joy.
>
> So, what's the consensus...trip to the Yaesu
Doctor?
>
> BTW, the big fan on top left center is working.
> But radio feels and smells hot.
>
>
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> Bill H. in Chicagoland
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