[1000mp] mkv Finals burned out

[Skip Caswell]

I was wondering how the finals were burned out.  I have not seen very many 
posts for that problem.  I run my MK 5 at high power for long periods of 
time and thus far, knock on wood, have not had a problem.

Skip KE9L

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Galbraith" <scottg at n3ok.com>
To: "All about Yaesu 1000mp" <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 6:35 PM
Subject: [1000mp] mkv Finals burned out


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> Well, I have managed to burn out the final transistors in my MkV for the
> second time in
> less than a year. Little frustrating that a rig of this quality, cost and
> abilities did not
> have any type of thermal protection designed in to it.
>
> Anyway, can anyone advise how difficult it is to replace the final
> transistors? They,
> of course, are not inexpensive and with that, repair labor and shipping
> costs, the last
> incident cost over $800 to repair. Would like to avoid that this time if I 
> can.
>
> Also, does anyone have any mod circuit available to provide thermal 
> protection?
>
> Thanks,
> - Scott
>
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