[Alinco] DR-130T roasted RF module?

[Bill Kuhn - MCSE]

I have a DR130T that has apparently roasted its' RF amp module.

A few weeks ago we had an ice storm that had all my antennas coated
solid. I assume my SWR may have skyrocketed at times.

It's kind of odd - Now whether the radio is in low or high RF setting it
draws under 3A (my DC supply has an accurate ammeter). The built-in RF
meter still indicates a low power output on LOW, and a high output on
high. It does this on my antenna and on my dummy load. On-air testing
shows no signal difference between power levels at all.

I would have thought that if the RF module roasted I would have no RF,
not just be stuck in low..?

This radio always drew right at 10A before this happened.=20

Anyone know if this is typical of a toasted RF module?

If it is, then my next email will be looking for a cheap DR130T that I
can pull the amp out of..

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