[R-390] I got my R-390/URR

[mikea]

On Sun, Sep 09, 2007 at 05:06:05PM -0500, Jim Green wrote:
> OK,
> 
> I finally got my R-390/URR. I put it on the bench and follows is a  
> list of the problems I discovered:
> 1)    The function switch:
> 
> 1a: When the function switch is in the off position and the receiver  
> is plugged in the receiver is actually in standby mode. In other  
> words, the dial light is on and so are all the filaments. When I  
> switch the function switch to standby, there is no change.

Sounds like the power microswitch has welded itself shut. This happens
often enough to be a Frequently Reported Problem. Solution: either 
replace the switch or open the switch and pull the contacts apart.

Good luck with the other problems, which aren't in my knowledge base. 

-- 
Mike Andrews, W5EGO
mikea at mikea.ath.cx
Tired old sysadmin