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Old November 29th 05, 11:27 PM posted to rec.radio.cb
Vinnie S.
 
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Default Average cost of radio repair

On Tue, 29 Nov 2005 18:14:31 -0000, "The Magnum"
wrote:


"Vinnie S." wrote in message
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On 28 Nov 2005 20:36:15 -0800, "Programbo" wrote:

What does everyone think is the going rate for replacing a blown final
(Output transistor) in a typical CB radio at a repair shop?



If it is the 1969, the part is relatively cheap. The labor is the killer.

I
would think it would be in the area of $50.

Vinnie S.


%*&$ing hell. "how much". 1969's are getting harder to source now since they
have ceased production of them. The 2SC2078 10w transistor is a commonly
used one in the straight 40 type rigs. Even so, id not charge any more than
$25 unless there was a lot more involved than a simple tranny change...but
then again, im not a shop.

Regards,
Graham



Correct, but I think he was getting ripped off, hence $50. I think there is a
better replacement than the 1969, but don't recall what it was. In any case, I
would do it myself.

Vinnie S.