Opening Case On PRO-106

Gatorman · #1 (**permalink**) 12-29-2012, 2:45 PM

The volume control on my new/used 106 is noisy. I wanted to get some Deoxit on it. I'm not sure about the best way to get access to it. I tried to loosen the screws on the case but they wouldn't budge. I didn't want to go further until I got some advice here.

Thanks guys!

mainetrunk · #2 (**permalink**) 12-29-2012, 3:47 PM

I dont know what youre doing inside, but when the screws come out-there will be 3 pieces. The front-the-volume goes with the front, but sepparates from front and back. When you open it-theres the speaker wire RIGHT there connecting ( physically ) front and back..The comp.board sepparates from the back. NOT the front.. I use my thumb 's on sideEASY, dont need damag. Best of luck! Make sure the screws are all the way ouy..Long..

kc4jgc · #3 (**permalink**) 12-29-2012, 6:45 PM

Wirelessly posted (SAMSUNG-SGH-T459/T459UVIA1 NetFront/3.4 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)

My volume control is also scratchy. My understanding is that ALL 106's are like that. May not be worth it to tinker unless it's really that annoying to you.

gewecke · #4 (**permalink**) 12-29-2012, 6:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorman

The volume control on my new/used 106 is noisy. I wanted to get some Deoxit on it. I'm not sure about the best way to get access to it. I tried to loosen the screws on the case but they wouldn't budge. I didn't want to go further until I got some advice here.

Thanks guys!

You said your pro-106 is new/used? If it's still in warranty then I would wait, or send it in to be repaired unless you have the knowledge to make the repair.

73,
n9zas

queenie8_ · #5 (**permalink**) 12-29-2012, 7:20 PM

I don't seem to have a problem with the volume but I am having trouble programming the scanner. And does anyone have the Sarasota FL. 10 codes and signals or a web site I can go to for this?

RoninJoliet · #6 (**permalink**) 12-30-2012, 2:36 PM

I purchased a RS106 in July-2012, was made 06A12, it does not make the scratchy volume noise my GRE500 and RS197's make...Seems like different pot.....

edkt4hr · #7 (**permalink**) 12-30-2012, 2:46 PM

unless you work on radios and have the tools . the rf board under the antenna has a metal cover solder on the board with lots of solder on each side . It has to be removed because the antenna nut the holds the top on is under it. I change mine and it took me all day .May not do it again

jaspence · #8 (**permalink**) 12-30-2012, 2:57 PM

I had that problem until last week. After removing the case back, I carefully sprayed the volume control with electronic cleaner and also sprayed between the knobs. After a few gentle full cycle turns back and forth (no batteries or power), scratchy sound was gone when I powered up. I have used this type of spray many times in over 50 years of electronic tinkering with good results and no problems.

noobiest · #9 (**permalink**) 12-30-2012, 7:39 PM

I also want to try some spray too as the two knobs bind up. I mostly hope for some info on getting the back half off to hopefully get to the DC / AC plug. The radio is constantly loosing power. It seems as thou the connection needs a little correction. I cleaned and tried to bend the prong, but couldn't get it 100%. Of course the front came apart, but that didn't help.

ratboy · #10 (**permalink**) 01-10-2013, 2:54 AM

I put some DeOxit on the pot of my 106 which started the rustling sounds about a week after I got it. It was gone afterwards, but in a couple of weeks was back, just like before. A lot of work for a very minor problem. Unless the pots in my 106 and PSR-500 actually fail, let them scratch away.