[Motorola] Motorola 2600 Service Monitor Problem

[Eric Lemmon]

Paul,

That is exactly the problem:  There is a "PICO" fuse rated at 1/16 ampere
(0.0625 ampere) behind the antenna input connector, just in case the
operator makes a boo-boo- which I have done myself with my new R2600.  It
requires a 7/16" nut driver or deep socket to remove the BNC connector from
the front of the monitor.  Be careful- not all 7/16" nut drivers have a
large enough cavity to fit over the BNC connector.

Did you notice that the "GEN OUT" BNC connector (to the right of the RF I/O
jack) looks a lot like the antenna input connector?  That's because there is
an identical 1/16 ampere PICO fuse behind that connector as well.  In order
to put your service monitor back into operation immediately, simply swap
these two connector fuses.

You can order replacement fuses from Motorola as Part #GG6530277C002 at
$1.52 each, or from Digi-Key as Part #F2307-ND at $1.19 each.  Be careful to
cut the leads to the same length as the old fuse, and taper the cut ends as
well.  You might also check in the storage lid for your R2600, to see if the
small brown envelope containing two spare fuses is still hidden there.  When
I accidentally blew my antenna input fuse, I ordered some extra fuses from
Digi-Key before I realized that the manufacturer had provided some spares.
General Dynamics, the maker of the R2600 series service monitors sold by
Motorola, deserves a gold star for anticipating that someone, somewhere,
will hit the PTT switch while the transceiver is connected to the antenna
jack.  In my case, that little fuse saved me hundreds of bucks for repair!

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY


 

-----Original Message-----
From: motorola-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:motorola-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ke5zw at wt.net
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 3:50 AM
To: motorola at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Motorola] Motorola 2600 Service Monitor Problem

I have a Motorola 2600 Service Monitor that has had the Antenna port
transmitted into.

Its gone deaf pretty much.

Is there a "fuse" or something I can repair/replace on the port and fix it
without having to send it in for major repairs or what?

If I have to send it in, any suggestions on good service centers and a
ballpark on costs?

Paul,ZW



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