On Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:29:39 +0100, Channel Jumper
wrote:


'Barry OGrady[_3_ Wrote:
;825089']What is the value of a Yaesu FTDX-400 with a faulty power
supply?

I was listening to amateurs on 40 metres SSB when there was a bang
and the whole thing started humming and then the power board CB
popped. So something has shorted on the secondary side of the
power transformer, but it was receiving just before that happened.
I discovered the fuse had been replaced by one way overrated
so I'm wondering if the correct one had been blowing.

I have not attempted to test the transmitter as I do not have a
suitable antenna or dummy load.

I'm thinking only enthusiasts would want such an old radio and
they would be prepared to fix minor problems.

I paid AU$100 for it including a microphone and freight from
an online auction not eBay.

--
About as much as a firecracker on the 5th of July!

Many In Op radios are salvaged and sold for parts - after a full
disassemble - on eBay.

The knobs might be worth $20.00 and the face $20.00 and the boards - $20
each..

I can understand you saying that but aren't there enthusiasts who
would like to tinker with a 1969 mostly valve transceiver?

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who was his own father can make you live forever if
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