[Motorola] Motorola 2600 Service Monitor Problem

[Paul Gilbert]

Found the fuse in the connector. Replaced it with a pin and the monitor 
lives.

I need now to find the ones I have or order some more.

Paul

Eric Lemmon wrote:
> 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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