[1000mp] CAT Control Chip

[Ed Hughes]

Hi Larry, from Ed KG4W. Been there, and thought for a short while about trying to replace the chip but quickly gave up that idea. Unless one has the tools and is proficient with "surface mounted" chips I think its best to stay away. You might try Byron at the url below -

http://www.hamradiobug.com/

I found an entire "control board" & replaced the whole board.

Ed KG4W

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Larry K4AB 
  To: 1000mp at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 2:51 PM
  Subject: [1000mp] CAT Control Chip


  For the 2nd time in about 10 years, lightning has taken-out the CAT control chip in my MP.

  Last time, I had a local service tech repair it, but I've lost track of the guy.  How difficult is it
  to obtain and replace that chip?

  Outside of the obvious (disconnecting all cables and antennas), is there a way to protect this chip
  or replace it with something more robust?

  Thanks!

  73,
  Larry K4AB


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