Ic-r71a

[ve9djd]

Hi
I'm looking for any help on resolving a dead vfo dial on my r71a receiver. I opened it up last night and checked the output of the dial voltage and it 'seems' fine. (just using a multimeter...no oscilloscope)
I'm thinking there might be something with the 'lock' switch, which I'm checking tonight...anyone have any thought??
Thanks in advance,
Dan

 

[ridgescan]

Dan, go here and register, then present your problem

ICOMR71A : ICOM IC-R71

there are a few very smart and r71-versed indiviuals in there who will help you

 

[ridgescan]

 

[ve9djd]

Joined that yahoo forum..as of yet only one response. Tried a few suggestions but still not working. Hopfully something comes up..I really hate the though of bringing it to a repair shop...$$$$$

 

[haleve]

Whistling ATune

roflmao

 

[ridgescan]

Joined that yahoo forum..as of yet only one response. Tried a few suggestions but still not working. Hopfully something comes up..I really hate the though of bringing it to a repair shop...$$$$$

I see ya in there..that "crank organ" guy is real swift with these rigs-give it a couple days more then post it again-the right guy will pipe up there-I hope.

roflmao

-and it got him to answer too

 

[W2NJS]

Or, alternatively, send the radio to Icom for repair. It'll be done right and you'll have a working radio within a couple of weeks. I've used their service several times over the years and found it to be first rate.

http://www.icomamerica.com/en/support/partsandservice/servicecenters.aspx

 

[ve9djd]

Was playing around inside the logic board and by moving J6 plug around got the vfo working for a sec. Pulled the board out and found a few broken solder joints on the board. Reflowed the connector pins and works like new again. Now I just have to find all the screws to reassemble
Thanks for all the help and suggestions. That r71 forum was a great help.
Dan

 

[ridgescan]

Was playing around inside the logic board and by moving J6 plug around got the vfo working for a sec. Pulled the board out and found a few broken solder joints on the board. Reflowed the connector pins and works like new again. Now I just have to find all the screws to reassemble
Thanks for all the help and suggestions. That r71 forum was a great help.
Dan

..or at least good for a lead great news Dan! On to the enjoyment of that rig.