[Icom] IC 761

[Tony Hwang]

Hi,
That little guy is known weak link. I had to replace it twice on my 765 
B4 I installed heavier one even with
clip on heat sink. Sorry I had to mention it the first time. I used a 
final power xsistor out of an old CB radio.
It is working fine since.
Now you know it inside out, hi. Working on low voltages, there is no 
zapping by HV.
73,
Tony, VE6CGX

wjdiamond wrote:

>Hi Folks,
>
>Well, I am finding out more about the ailing 761. If I follow the proper
>procedure in the book for setting the driver and final current, ( in SSB
>not RTTY) they adjust properly.
>
>Troubleshooting using a scope reveals there is no RF at J8 on the RF unit
>board, thus there is nothing at the PA module.  I think someone had just
>turned the bias wide open so some output would show on a meter to sell it.
>
>It would appear that Q14, the broadband amp on the RF unit is open. I am
>awaiting a replacement now.  Sure glad I have a dual trace scope..
>
>More later....
>
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