[ICOM] IC-756 repair or not?

[paul at w8aef.com]

If it were mine I would repair the main board.  Icom parts are very 
inexpensive in the U.S., not sure about Canada.

Signal tracing on surface mount devices is not difficult as each component 
has at least two accessible test points.  And with Chip Quick (low 
temperature solder) replacing them is not difficult.

I must confess that I do enjoy repairing my own equipment as it keeps my 
troubleshooting skills sharp.

de Paul, W8AEF

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra at sasktel.net>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 7:45 PM
Subject: [ICOM] IC-756 repair or not?


>I have an original IC-756 (non pro) that needs the main board replaced
> at a cost of $600 CAD.
> It has the Inrad #109 2.4 SSB, Inrad #116 400 CW and 6kHz AM filters.
> The scope is pristine as is the rest of the rig except for the main
> board.
> I am having a hard time deciding what to do.  What is the advice?
> Repair or sell the parts or sell for parts?
> Your suggestions welcomed.
>
> Doug/VA5DX
>