trboman17
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- Oct 29, 2011
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Hi!
I recently purchased two VHF (136 - 174 MHz) HT1250s on eBay (I know, I know :roll that I suspect might both have busted PAs; what luck! Unfortunately, I don't have a power meter or the right equipment for that matter to confirm my suspicion, but a friend and I tested the pair out and were barely able to get even a half a mile apart before each radio starting having problems receiving the other even on high power (I'm using the stock VHF antenna btw). I know the RX on both radios is good (able to pick up distance ham repeaters), so I'm guessing something with the final is borked.
I called up the local /\/\ dealer to find out if they could test the radios for me and give me a quote as to how much it will cost to get both fixed, but I won't hear back from them until most likely Monday morning. Basically, I'm trying to figure out what my options are with these radios. Do I spend the money to get them fixed (hopefully not more than what I paid for them) or do I sell them for parts? Does anyone have experience in this matter? If so, approximately how much did it cost to get one repaired?
Thanks!
I recently purchased two VHF (136 - 174 MHz) HT1250s on eBay (I know, I know :roll that I suspect might both have busted PAs; what luck! Unfortunately, I don't have a power meter or the right equipment for that matter to confirm my suspicion, but a friend and I tested the pair out and were barely able to get even a half a mile apart before each radio starting having problems receiving the other even on high power (I'm using the stock VHF antenna btw). I know the RX on both radios is good (able to pick up distance ham repeaters), so I'm guessing something with the final is borked.
I called up the local /\/\ dealer to find out if they could test the radios for me and give me a quote as to how much it will cost to get both fixed, but I won't hear back from them until most likely Monday morning. Basically, I'm trying to figure out what my options are with these radios. Do I spend the money to get them fixed (hopefully not more than what I paid for them) or do I sell them for parts? Does anyone have experience in this matter? If so, approximately how much did it cost to get one repaired?
Thanks!