[PCR-1000] PCR1000 servicing from Icom

[k5qq@juno.com]

On Thu, 31 Jan 2002 08:17:37 -0500 "Mark L. Hammond"
<hammond@surrealnet.net> writes:
> Well, as a direct result of trying out the WXSAT stuff, I've 
> determined 
> that my PCR1000 is very, very deaf.  The receive of the wx sats is 
> horrible.  The sensitivity is just not up to par.
> 
> Okay, that having been said--I just boxed up my PCR1000 and mailed 
> it to 
> Icom for warranty repair.  Has anybody on the list seen something 
> like 
> this?  Or had to send their unit back to Icom for repairs?  How was 
> their 
> repair service?  

Hi Mark

Mine did the same thing.  It was very subtle but I slowly got the feeling
it was not hearing as well as it should. Sensitivity on local repeaters
like you mentioned.  I looked around in it for a bit and then sent it to
Icom service.  They fixed it quickly and now it works like a champ.


Icom said I had 3 bad diodes, 2 shorted caps, 1 open resistor and a blown
first mixer IC.  Suggested to them overvoltage or lightning damage.    

I run this at the house on a discone, which is of course has an open DC
path on the center feed so I could have had some static buildup or
something that got it one day.   The only other factor I think about is
their overvoltage statement.   I ran this in my car a few times to DF
some interference and perhaps the car battery voltage got to high.  
Dosen't seem as likely as the static buildup but just another clue.


Tare was $92.10 including tax, title, license etc.  Your mileage may
vary.

Jim  K5QQ
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