[1000mp] CAT Control Chip

[Larry K4AB]

Thanks for the info, Ed.

Where did you locate the "control boad"?  Was It pricey?

73,
Larry K4AB

2008/12/10 Ed Hughes <kg4w at comcast.net>

>  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 <larry.k4ab at gmail.com>
> *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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