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Re: 817 Final Repair Costs?


 

a amp meter/multimeter,

On 27 May 2019 5:25 pm, "kenpedersen@... [FT817]" <FT817@...> wrote:
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Hi,

I am in the prosess of changing my finale to, What equipment do I need to adjust the bias?

Best regards
Kennth LB9YH?

On 20 May 2019, at 03:37, 'Mark' freeta@... [FT817] <FT817@...> wrote:

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Hi Jason
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The PA is available as a module and is pretty easy to replace, apart from soldering a few leads you just need to setup the bias with a meter. Last time i checked here in the UK the board cost ?38 from Yaesu UK and so not an expensive item and easy to get hold of.
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$400 sounds pretty crazy so must have included some big ticket items, Alignment is pretty easy if you have the gear.
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73 <DE> Mark
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Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 8:17 PM
Subject: [FT817] 817 Final Repair Costs?
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Hello Group,

I recently purchased a ¡°working¡± older 817 at a ham swap, and on testing it has no RF output. I have downloaded the service manual, but I wonder if anyone can tell me what Yaesu charges these days to replace the final transistors? I spoke to a guy recently who was charged over $400, including some realignment. Ouch!

Also can someone please point me to a source of the final replacement boards?

It could be something minor, I know, but nobody answers the phone at Yeasu when I called Customer service the last 2x. This is the last radio I will buy at a swap with the expectation that it works! I have not lifted the lid, yet.

Thanks, Jason NJ7K

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