[Boatanchors] Fw: [Johnson] Viking Ranger question - update

[rayfri]

Add to step 4....    Watch the location of your foot when you do.
That's from personal experience HI HI.    (an inadvertant not 
intentional drop in my case)
Ray  WA7ITZ

BILL WINTER wrote:

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>               HOW TO REPAIR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
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>STEP ONE   Approach the ailing instrument in a confident manner .This will give the instrument the mistaken idea that you know what you are doing . It will also impress anyone who happens to be watching , and if the instrument should suddenly start working properly , you will be credited with it's repair. 
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>STEP TWO   Wave the service manual at the instrument . This will make it assume that you are at least familiar with the source of knowledge .
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>STEP THREE   In a forcible manner , recite Ohm's Law to the instrument (caution--before taking this step , refer to a reliable handbook to be sure of YOUR knowledge of Ohm's Law) .This will prove to the instrument , beyond a shadow of doubt , that you posses some technical knowledge . This is a drastic step and should only be attempted if the first two steps fail .
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>STEP FOUR   Jar the instrument slightly ,this may require anything from a one to two foot drop ,preferably onto a concrete floor . (note :you must be careful with this step because , although jarring is an approved method of repair , you must not mark the floor.)
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>STEP FIVE   Brandish a large screwdriver in a menacing manner . This will frighten the instrument and demonstrate your knowledge of the deadly "short circuit" technique .
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>STEP SIX   Add a vacuum tube---even if the instrument is solid state. This will prove to the instrument that you are familiar with design techniques and confuse the instrument , thereby increasing your advantage . If this doesn't work , then to the most dangerous and drastic step . It is seldom needed and is a final resort if all else fails .
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>STEP SEVEN    THINK !
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>Bill K3JPB
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