"The Magnum" wrote in message
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Vinnie S." wrote in message
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On Tue, 29 Nov 2005 18:14:31 -0000, "The Magnum"
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"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.

Me too. Its a pretty simple job as long as you can use a soldering iron
and
you have just an inkling of common sense. The New replacement for the 1969
is an ERF-2030 which is rated at 25w. It might need companion parts
depending on the set up. There's more info on this on the front page of my
website.

Regards,
Graham
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It will need support components unless it is going into a FET based radio
with biasing tactics in place. Also note that the ERF2030 is a IRF520
available for quite cheap, the schematic for the support components is out
there. I am going to start expierimenting next week! I'll let you know how
it turns out!

Chad