[Icom] IC-R9000

[Gary R]

Hal,
I suspect that Michael DiMaria may be the seller I keep seeing on Ebay
with the different color 781/R9000 CRT's. Is that where you bought
yours, on Ebay? I've wondered about the white. I have a spare amber
though. Regarding the LCD, the new R9000L (LCD) is much like looking at
a IC-746; the same display colors, etc.
Gary.




Hal wrote:
> 
> Hi Gary,
> 
> I do not know a web site for them but you can email Michael DiMaria at
> tube@total.net. They are in Ontario Canada. They have white and amber CRTs
> for the R9000.
> 
> Gary, the only improvements I have made is to replace a couple of bad caps
> and replace the CRT. The old amber one was really ok but it had a little
> burn-in but was really fine. I just thought that while I had it apart I
> would put in a new one and keep the old one for a spare. I put in a white
> one to see if I would like it, which I do. I understand the LCD is white but
> the image quality of the LCD is said to be poor and is not recommended. I
> personally have never seen the LCD on the R9000.
> 
> 73, Hal -K4HW
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary R" <n6lrv@arrl.net>
> To: "K4HW" <K4HW@arrl.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 7:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [Icom] IC-R9000
> 
> > Hal,
> > what is CRT Solutions? I too am using a R9000 and would like to learn
> > about these repairs/improvements you've made.
> > Gary.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > K4HW wrote:
> > >
> > > I wanted to post an update on the R9000 display incase it might prove
> useful
> > > to anyone with a similar problem.
> > >
> > > I used component coolant to locate a temperature sensitive electrolytic
> in
> > > the display unit. Replacing that helped the image roll up at the bottom
> of
> > > the screen but a couple of the display lines were still distorted when
> cold.
> > > I found another electrolytic (C11) in the CRTC unit that generates the
> image
> > > for the display unit. It is mounted on the Logic A board so I had to dig
> a
> > > bit for that one.
> > >
> > > While I had it open I replaced the CRT with a white one from CRT
> Solutions.
> > > It is pretty nice. The TV images look more normal now and the numeric
> > > display looks good too.
> > >
> > > Thanks for all your help.
> > >
> > > 73, Hal -K4HW
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "K4HW" <K4HW@arrl.net>
> > > To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
> > > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:17 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Icom] IC-R9000
> > >
> > > > Gary,
> > > >
> > > > I think it is likely a component (or components) such as a  cap. The
> CRT
> > > > does have a bit of burn in and so I was interested in looking at EBay.
> But
> > > I
> > > > do not know quite how to determine if one from EBay will be a correct
> fit.
> > > >
> > > > Skip,
> > > >
> > > > That may be the best approach. When I  called them they did not seem
> > > > interested in repairing the display unit but replacing it. However, I
> did
> > > > not push them on it. Perhaps I could remove the display unit and send
> it.
> > > > This would save on shipping and spare the radio the strain of the
> trip. Of
> > > > course I would ask Icom first. They may think it is a bad idea.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks to you both.
> > > >
> > > > Hal -K4HW
> > > >
> > >
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