[1000mp] Failed FP-29 Power Supply

[Jim Hill]

I had big problems with my FP-29 also.
I would call Yaesu and describe the problem.  They can trouble shoot 
the power supply without the radio.
Having no problems now.
73, Jim, K6uuw

On Nov 30, 2006, at 10:55 AM, Richard Thorne wrote:

> I believe I have a bad FP-29 power supply.  I was using my Mark V 200 
> watt rig last night, heard a pop that sounded like it came from the 
> supply and the rig went off.
>
> When I turn the supply on and off the LED comes on bright but quickly 
> dims, and the rig will not turn on.
>
> I put my volt meter across the output of the supply I get zip.
>
> When this happened my rig was connected to the antenna, the wind was 
> howling as well as snowing.  Is there any chance I took a hit via the 
> antenna that some how took out the supply?
>
> My question is should I send the rig in along with the supply or just 
> the supply?  It sure would save on shipping if I did not have to send 
> the rig in.
>
> Rich - N5ZC
>
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