Bill wrote: > Apparently no one here got the moto memo on working with giant > heat-sinks..... First you only need a 30-40 watt iron to work on them as moto > did at the factory.... The secret is.......... raising the heat-sink to > about 3-400 degrees while you are working on what needs to be done. PS > ...... don't touch it with fingers or arms. This technique also lowers > possibility of cracking the ceramics. I usually lay out everything that has > to be done in advance with extra planning. Hey, I didn't say it was going to > be quick... > . > Bill > Atlanta
The amplifier in question is a MSR2000 VHF, not UHF - no ceramics to worry about - no oven required. Kevin