[Boatanchors] SDR unit

[manualman at juno.com]

Absolutely correct. Circuits are circuits. If you have the schematics,
block diagram, maybe some logic info, etc., tracing the circuit and
signal flow in an SDR rig (or other equipment using large scale
integration devices) is no different then doing the same activities on a
boatanchor. Of course, having proper testing tools is a must. The
traditional Lafayette/Heathkit-type VOM/VTVM or Eico-type signal tracer
won't get you very far with SDR-type circuits. Great used logic analyzers
can be had today for $300 to $400 or less.

Pete, wa2cwa


On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:10:08 -0400 rbethman <rbethman at comcast.net>
writes:
> Pete,
> 
> I pointed toward you as one that may be able to answer.
> 
> I have known that you are one of the SDR owners and users.
> 
> I do understand the trouble shooting and repair abilities.
> 
> The experience of the individual is more important than anything 
> else.
> 
> The Oscope, logic probes, and the like make locating issues much 
> easier.
> 
> The electronic basics apply no matter the type of construction.
> 
> The components are simply smaller.
> 
> Regards,
> Bob - N0DGN
> 
> On 3/21/2014 2:53 PM, manualman at juno.com wrote:
> > I've fixed my share of boatanchors over the years. I've also 
> trouble
> > shooted and fixed my Flex 5000A (fixed a an intermittent relay) 
> and fixed
> > a transmitter oscillating problem in my IC-756 Pro II. Circuits 
> are
> > circuits; todays circuit components are a lot smaller and more 
> dense, but
> > if you have the right tools and can follow circuit schematics and 
> logic,
> > repair is no different then a 60 year old boatanchor.
> >
> > Pete, wa2cwa
> >
> > On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:22:25 -0500 Rob Atkinson 
> <ranchorobbo at gmail.com>
> > writes:
> >> Can anyone subscribed to Boatanchors fix it if it breaks?
> >>
> >> or is it more like
> >>
> >> plug and play then throw-a-way?
> >>
> >> 73
> >>
> >> Rob
> >> K5UJ
> 
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