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astro spectra woes

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emtclimber

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Have a w5 remote mount 1meg vhf astro spectra. radio powers on through self test fine. stays wirking for about 5 min then shuts off and power cycles. i have put a new codeplug in and still nothing. power issue or command board issue? also no fail codes display
 

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That'd be the first thing to check. Whenever I hear about a Spectra (regular or Astro) problem, that's my initial thought.
 

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Leaking or already leaked capacitors probaly will not cause the radio to shut down in five minuets or so.

But we repair them here,
 

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Spectra Nodding Off

The regular spectra had capacitor issues, not sure on the astro version.
I have good luck with Ray on ebay changing my capacitors.
I always check the easiest and least expensive items first.
Is the power supply cutting out?
How about your power wiring?
The green ignition sense wire good?
Spare control head?

Just trying to help.
Jim in Pittsburgh
 
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Update: so far have ruled out control head issue and have qired radio and ignition sense directly to battery.opened it up and found no visible leaking caps.
 

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If you see leaking capacitors it is usually too late, the damage has already been done.
 
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