Yaesu VR-500 needs repair

datainmotion · #1 (**permalink**) 07-27-2009, 02:06 AM

I have a VR-500 that needs the BNC chassis connector resoldered to the chassis (loose). Who (i.e. - business) do you guys trust with your radio repairs if it's something you'd rather not do yourself?

Bill_White · #2 (**permalink**) 07-27-2009, 04:46 PM

I'd do it myself...
Is it loose in the chassis or
broken connection to the pc board??

Remove the antenna and rubber grommet under it.
Make sure the nut is tight.

datainmotion · #3 (**permalink**) 07-27-2009, 07:27 PM

I had it opened once and the solder holding the connector to the board is cracked. I'd like to sell it (haven't used it in a while) but not with the antenna connector loose.

Thanks,

Mike

KEV200 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-29-2009, 01:27 PM

If you find a reputable repair shop please let me know. I have a FT-530 and the center pin of the rubber duck broke off inside the BNC on the FT-530. Don't know any way to get it out other than to replace the whole BNC connector. Don't want to try that myself.

Dave K4PBN