Yeah.. I'd have been upset too! Upset enough to have been blinded by the
fiery rage!
Always try to remember to order some knobs, spare pico fuses, or whatever
else might be cracked or broken if it will get you closer to the minimum
charge.
73,
Steve, AA5SG
----- Original Message -----
From: "kk2ed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 10:57 AM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: IFR Monitor Repair Charges
> --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Steve S. Bosshard \(NU5D\)"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Same deal with large LMR factory depot - flat rate for one problem -
> more
> > problems MORE $$$s.
> >
> > Steve
>
> I just repaired my COM120B - the 10MHz ref osc died. I called them
> and almost fell out of the chair when I heard those numbers. And
> over $350 for a service manual!
>
> I decided to calm down and dove into it to try and repair it myself.
> I found that the 10MHz ref osc assembly was not putting out a signal.
> I tested the rest of the monitor by injecting an external 10MHz
> reference. I then pulled the osc module out and opened it up. I found
> a shorted surface mount 10uF electrolytic cap, and a burned up
> surface mount inductor (due the current draw of the shorted cap).
>
> I then called IFR (Aeroflex) to order the cap and inductor. Well, I
> was told of a $50 min. order, and the two surface mount 10 cent parts
> were $3 or so each. I was so turned off by them that I just told
> them "send me $50 of whatever you need to, as long as I get the cap
> and inductor I need". $60 later I had the cap and inductor, and
> repaired the monitor.
>
> I guess I can't cry too much - $60 is a hell of a lot better than
> $1200 flat rate!
>
> Moral of the story - fix it yourself if possible!!!!
>
>
> Eric
> KE2D
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