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[carolinakid]

I have a ericsson model d28mg2 'last night I turn it off 'today when I tried to turn it back on it come on for a second then go's back off I looked in the back for a fuse didn't see one ' my know how on radio's is very limited any help would sure help thanks.

[unlisted]

I'm just about to get some orions, so I know next to nothing, but I will ask this:

If its in your house, do you have a powerful enough 12 volt power supply? Amperage wise?

[Radioman96p71]

Originally Posted by carolinakid

I have a ericsson model d28mg2 'last night I turn it off 'today when I tried to turn it back on it come on for a second then go's back off I looked in the back for a fuse didn't see one ' my know how on radio's is very limited any help would sure help thanks.

From my somewhat limited experience with these Orions, I've had one blow the on-board fuse once but that will cause it to not do anything. Is this a remote-mount head or a dash mount? If the cable is loose between the two the radio will act erratically i know that. Mine would do something similar if the connector or ribbon cable is not fully seated. Things to check i guess, other than that at least it powers on somewhat so it shouldnt be completely toast! Any chance of a static spark on the antenna or even lightning? Power surge? For me, I like to start simple and work into the expensive problems!

KCØGIK

[carolinakid]

thanks to you all yes the power is good I had it for about six months I checked the cables' maybe I miss some thing' I'm very limited on radios 'can I get to the on board fuse' and so where do I look' thanks for all the help' I knew this was the best place to look' I've learned so much just looking at the forums' thanks again guys carolinakid

[Radioman96p71]

The fuse will be located under one of the panels, im at work and its been a while since ive tore one down. If you are looking at it with the head facing you, it should be on the bottom. Couple screws takes the cover off, a RF shield and then towards the rear of the circuit board on the right there will be a small surface mount fuse. If it's blown it will be obvious as the board around it will be blackened and there will be a void where the explosion happened. Sometimes its as easy as replacing the fuse, but keep in mind the fuse blew for a reason so check everything for burrs or cuts that might bite into a wire or something. Best of luck!

KCØGIK

[LID109]

Is your backlight turned all the way off?
Do the righthand keypad lights work and the Vacum Florecent Display does not?

[ElroyJetson]

I'm not far from you. I work in Melbourne. I can take a look at that radio for you and at the very least, I certainly know where the onboard fuse is located and can test it. And I have spares. PM me if you want to make the trip to Melbourne on a weekday...or a Saturday.


Elroy

[carolinakid]

hey thank you 'yes I would be able to take a trip to melb' my phone # 321-868-7849 please give me acall thanks again. Billy

[ElroyJetson]

Please use the private message feature. No need to carry on in the public section of the forum.


Elroy