On 10/7/2010 11:58 AM, Bob wrote:

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Haven't semiconductor switches, caught up with reed relays for this
application by now, or do they "still" provide a lower "on" resistance,
etc. ?
...
Thanks,
Bob

Forgot to respond to this part ... my whole experience with repairing
electronic gear has been, first suspect a mechanical problem (switch,
ground, etc.), then suspect a capacitor, then a resistor ... dead last
is a semiconductor ... it is taken for granted that properly engineered
equipment is the point of discussion ...

Regards,
JS