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

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.

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?
*****

Most shops would be upwards to $45 just to open and diagnose the
problem. Then there is the cost of parts. Most final transistors can
easily be changed within an hour.

It would not be unreasonable to see a bill in the range of $50 to $75
for such a repair. IF you have a radio with a obsolete transistor with
hard to find stock, you can expect to pay upwards to $35 to $40 just
for the transistor.

The older Motorola power transistors are not impossible to find.
Rochester Electronics is the respository of all the obsolete Motorola
masks for ICs and transistors. They will do a wafer run to customers
who request. The main problem is you may have to buy 500 to 2000
pieces at a higher cost than original. This is way o ut of range for
almost all CB repair shops and retailers don't want to fool with this
as they are to little for profitability.

james

"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
--
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Radio is only a Hobby. Don't let it rule your life...

73's - Graham (www.open-channel.co.uk)

Vinnie S. wrote:
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.

That seems cheap. (?)

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.

On 29 Nov 2005 21:43:43 GMT, Steveo wrote:

Vinnie S. wrote:
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.

That seems cheap. (?)


Depends. For most AM only rigs, that is more than half the cost.

Vinnie S.

Vinnie S. wrote:
On 29 Nov 2005 21:43:43 GMT, Steveo wrote:

Vinnie S. wrote:
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.

That seems cheap. (?)

Depends. For most AM only rigs, that is more than half the cost.

Vinnie S.

How much was it in 1969?

On 29 Nov 2005 22:30:01 GMT, Steveo wrote:

Vinnie S. wrote:
On 29 Nov 2005 21:43:43 GMT, Steveo wrote:

Vinnie S. wrote:
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.

That seems cheap. (?)

Depends. For most AM only rigs, that is more than half the cost.

Vinnie S.

How much was it in 1969?

$5 !

Vinnie S.

Vinnie S. wrote:
On 29 Nov 2005 22:30:01 GMT, Steveo wrote:

Vinnie S. wrote:
On 29 Nov 2005 21:43:43 GMT, Steveo wrote:

Vinnie S. wrote:
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.

That seems cheap. (?)

Depends. For most AM only rigs, that is more than half the cost.

Vinnie S.

How much was it in 1969?

$5 !

Vinnie S.

Had to be more than that...if it was invented yet. (fallopian tubes
instead)