[R-1051] Complexity of the 1051

[Wizard.com]

There is an easier way that is usually successful.  You can fix a 1051 if
you have a spare set of known good modules to swap in and out until you
identify the offending unit.  Then it is just a matter of replacing the bad
unit.

Board level repair is just what you suspect, very difficult and best left to
the experts.

I have a very nice "H" model that works great and if it ever crumps, I guess
I'll have to eat my words and get into it to see if I can fix it.

Rich Baldwin
KD6VK
Las Vegas, NV
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John" <c18cont at yahoo.com>
To: <r-1051 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 9:00 AM
Subject: [R-1051] Complexity of the 1051


> Friends,
>
> I believe the recent information suggests a novice
> enthusiast like myself would do well to avoid the 1051
> due to difficulty in repair.
>
> I do well to follow out a problem in my 390, and have
> been able to complete repairs myself in only one case.
> The radio is difficult for a non-tech.
>
> Of interest is that I understand the operation quite
> well of a recently purchased Yaesu FR dx400. and have
> done several checks and repairs since getting the
> unit, even with the less than desirable schematic. It
> is now re-aligned as well.
>
> I would never be able to deal with the 1051,  at all,
> in event of a problem, right? It was to be my next
> purchase, as I have long wanted one, so I appreciate
> an opinion on this.
>
> My regards,  John
>
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