On/Off switch

[moonbounce]

Anyone know where I can get an on/off switch for a Realistic Pro 2006?

Thanks
MB

 

[Swipesy]

Try G&G Communications - Gerry

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[lebrunmn]

There are lots of PRO-2005 / 2006 scanners for sale on eBay... it might be cost effective to just buy one, decent unit to cannibalize.

 

[moonbounce]

Try G&G Communications - Gerry

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Thanks, bookmarked.

 

[krokus]

Can you see any manufacturer marks, or names, on the part? Check electronic component suppliers (DigiKey, Mouser, Newark, etc.) for that manufacturer, and match the physical characteristics.

 

[moonbounce]

Can you see any manufacturer marks, or names, on the part? Check electronic component suppliers (DigiKey, Mouser, Newark, etc.) for that manufacturer, and match the physical characteristics.

Unfortunately I pitched it. I was kind of angry that it broke so i through it in the garbage and I have been kicking my self ever since.
There is a kind of a cam inside, like a little bar, and that is what broke. Right now I have the on off wires sticking out the top of the radio and when I want it on I just connect them. It works but I rather have a switch.

 

[mass-man]

Considering the on/off is the volume pot it’s a bit more complicated. You have to find the right variable resistor with the switch on the rear! Then it’s 3or 4 wires to resolver!
As the Pro-2006 is a pretty old unit, you could just buy a small switch, put a hole in the top of the case and go that way!!!
Or run those wires to a small switch mounted in an enclosure affixed to the top of the radio!

 

[moonbounce]

Considering the on/off is the volume pot it’s a bit more complicated. You have to find the right variable resistor with the switch on the rear! Then it’s 3or 4 wires to resolver!
As the Pro-2006 is a pretty old unit, you could just buy a small switch, put a hole in the top of the case and go that way!!!
Or run those wires to a small switch mounted in an enclosure affixed to the top of the radio!

The on/off switch and volume control are two different pots, the on/off switch is on top of the volume control they both have their own individual tabs that the wires are connected to. I could have the switch attached to the frame but that would mean another hole somewhere on the back, it could be done, another possible fix if I can't get an original switch.

 

[Swipesy]

I don't know if pages 4 and 5 of the attached would be of any help to you.

 

[krokus]

The service manual is available online, but the manufacturer part number given does not come up in a search.

 

[pro106import]

I would just connect the 2 wires from the switch together so it is always powered up, and just take the power plug out when you want to shut it off. ( in other words, bypass the switch)

 

[moonbounce]

I would just connect the 2 wires from the switch together so it is always powered up, and just take the power plug out when you want to shut it off. ( in other words, bypass the switch)

If you do that the backup battery will lose it's power and the radio will lose it's memory. BTW, I do use an alligator clip to connect the wires and disconnect, like I said I would just like to get it back to original state. I am just waiting to hear back on another Pro 2006 to use as a parts radio.

 

[wtp]

what is this 'off' that you speak of ?
you turn the radio on and leave it that way...!