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?
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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