[ICOM] IC-756 repair or not?

[Tony Hwang]

paul at w8aef.com wrote:

> 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
>>
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Hi,
I'd do the same. Try to repair it. I had band switching problem once on 
my aging 765.
Replaced a chip and put it on a socket to prevent trace damage. Chip 
cost 3.50 CAD.
GL, 73,
Tony, VE6CGX