It is electrical tape for decor. I like to add a little color to an otherwise dull looking black case. I sometimes paint the screws red too. LOL..What's the Red thingy around the case in the front ? Occasionally when I run across them, frequently the knobs are broke or missing and the stand is broke or missing altogether. I suspect the knobs disappear from Dropping the scanner.
Thanks. That solder job on the volume pot was scary. 8 solder spots all dam near a hair close together. YUK!
Definitely a precision job. Uniden would probably not repair this radio any longer, but you gave this one a new start.
That's the Challenge ! A steady hand, Small tip and LOTS of light
It was touch n go for a minute. I think what helped me was having a de-soldering iron. Any mistakes can be corrected.
Absolutely. Lighting is definitely key. My hand is pretty steady.That's the Challenge ! A steady hand, Small tip and LOTS of light
100%. I used to do a lot of soldering of CB microphone plugs as a teenager in the late 80's early 90's. The 4 and 5 pins used on Cobra radios and others were fairly easy but the DIN plugs for Realistic CB's were a challenge as the pins were extremely close together. I would insert thin strips of cardboard between the pins to prevent soldering two pins together. I had a good technique but now I'm many years out of practice.
