[R-1051] R-1051B Need Help/New Member

[paul swed]

That would have been my comment also.
A R1051 at a garage sale what a find by the way. What did it go for if you
don't mind me asking.
Regards
Paul
WB8TSL

On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 1:21 PM, David Wise <David_Wise at phoenix.com> wrote:

> The motors (there are two) can gum up.  Do the panel lights dim slightly
> when you go off 3MHz?
> If not, they may still be stuck, but you also have an electrical
> continuity problem.  The relays (there are two or more, check the
> schematics) can also stick.  With motors silent at present, you should hear
> one or more clicks (separated in space not time) when you go off 3MHz.  If
> you don't, see if the relay coils get voltage when you go off 3MHz.  If you
> don't, see if the code switch contacts (in the modules and behind the front
> panel) are making.
>
> That's very condensed, but as you study the manual it should gradually
> make sense.
>
> Regards,
> Dave Wise
> SWL in Hillsboro Oregon
> R-1051 plain
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: r-1051-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> r-1051-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Charlie Hugg
> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 9:23 AM
> To: r-1051 at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [R-1051] R-1051B Need Help/New Member
>
> I am a new member to this group.
>
> I just picked up a very nice R-1051B receiver at a garage sale. It works
> great on the 3 MHz band, but nowhere  else. I think the  motor that turns
> the Megacycle turret is not working. I don't hear anything like a motor or
> the turret turning   when I change frequencies. Does anyone have any
> suggestions? Thanks, Charlie Hugg, Abilene, Texas
>
>
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