[CTSARA] DIY Or Ship It Out?

[Jonathan Solomon]

Franklyn-

Power supplies are pretty simple, especially the nice big ones we use  
for ham radio.  (OK, switching supplies are not, but, anyway...)

The large units make it easy to work in.  The components that have  
magic smoke are, well, all of them could have it; but MOST of them  
should some some sign that they released it.  (Burnt, bluging,  
leaking, smelling, etc).

The question needs to be asked though, WHY did smoke.

Anyway, I'm certainly not one to teach electronics, but I know enough  
to be dangerous.  Let me know if you need a hand; I'll show what what  
I know.

Jon

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Sig removed to avoid any ties to political parties; thought I do love  
a nice BBQ!  :)

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On Jul 19, 2009, at 5:09 PM, Franklyn A. Ballentine, jr wrote:

> My modified Astron power supply released the magic smoke from within
> its chassis.  So my question(s) to all of you:
> Try to fix it myself or ship it to Astron?
> Would anyone be interested in teaching repair and doing it during a
> SARA meeting?
>
> Thoughts?
> Frank B.
> KB1QZH
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