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S-Meter repair?
I recently overhauled a quite nice RME 45A. All's well with it now,
except for the S-meter... its dead open. Seems that B+ was apparently routed across it owing to some defective associated components. I did find another S-meter that works fine but its not quite as vintage. I'm curious if repair is possible and economically feasible and, if so, whom might I contact. Thanks much. |
S-Meter repair?
Yes, there are analog meter repair centers.
Do you know who originally made the meter? g. beat w9gb "K3HVG" wrote in message . .. I recently overhauled a quite nice RME 45A. All's well with it now, except for the S-meter... its dead open. Seems that B+ was apparently routed across it owing to some defective associated components. I did find another S-meter that works fine but its not quite as vintage. I'm curious if repair is possible and economically feasible and, if so, whom might I contact. Thanks much. |
S-Meter repair?
Yes, the case is marked "Marion Electric Instrument". I recognize the
name..... Jeep/K3HVG w9gb wrote: Yes, there are analog meter repair centers. Do you know who originally made the meter? g. beat w9gb |
S-Meter repair?
Yes, the case is marked "Marion Electric Instrument". I recognize the
name..... Jeep/K3HVG w9gb wrote: Yes, there are analog meter repair centers. Do you know who originally made the meter? g. beat w9gb |
S-Meter repair?
Richard Knoppow wrote:
Is it possible the meter movement might fit the older case? Actually, the "new" meter fits the hole and looks about the same type. The differences are that the RME has a yellow, logo'd, back-lit scale, whereas the new meter has a white face. Both have "S" scales. Maybe I should simply count blessings and press on? |
S-Meter repair?
"K3HVG" wrote in message ... Richard Knoppow wrote: Is it possible the meter movement might fit the older case? Actually, the "new" meter fits the hole and looks about the same type. The differences are that the RME has a yellow, logo'd, back-lit scale, whereas the new meter has a white face. Both have "S" scales. Maybe I should simply count blessings and press on? Will the old scale fit into the new meter? If its back illuminated the lamp would have to fit into the case. -- --- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles, CA, USA |
S-Meter repair?
K3HVG wrote:
Richard Knoppow wrote: Is it possible the meter movement might fit the older case? Actually, the "new" meter fits the hole and looks about the same type. The differences are that the RME has a yellow, logo'd, back-lit scale, whereas the new meter has a white face. Both have "S" scales. Maybe I should simply count blessings and press on? Some meters, particularly the older ones, can be disassembled. In this case you may be able to swap parts until you have a working one with the right appearance, and a pile of useless parts that look like they could be from a meter. -- Tim Wescott Wescott Design Services http://www.wescottdesign.com Do you need to implement control loops in software? "Applied Control Theory for Embedded Systems" gives you just what it says. See details at http://www.wescottdesign.com/actfes/actfes.html |
S-Meter repair?
Yep, good ideas and I'll explore the possibility. If the face will
mount on the new meter, I can probably do without the back-lit feature. Or...if I'm real clever, and the way is clear, I could drill and grommet bush a lamp into the case. I was able to trick-bag a hallicrafters meter that way, so maybe this one too? I'll have a look? de Jeep/K3HVG. Tim Wescott wrote: K3HVG wrote: Richard Knoppow wrote: Is it possible the meter movement might fit the older case? Actually, the "new" meter fits the hole and looks about the same type. The differences are that the RME has a yellow, logo'd, back-lit scale, whereas the new meter has a white face. Both have "S" scales. Maybe I should simply count blessings and press on? Some meters, particularly the older ones, can be disassembled. In this case you may be able to swap parts until you have a working one with the right appearance, and a pile of useless parts that look like they could be from a meter. |
S-Meter repair?
Look at these web pages in how to make custom or reproduction meter faces.
K8CU - As shown in October 2002 issue of QST magazine http://www.realhamradio.com/Meter.htm James Tonne, WB6BLD Tonne Software's Meter application graphically creates your own meter face! Trial version of software is FREE http://www.tonnesoftware.com/meter.html Meter Application Note #1 with photos showing process steps http://www.tonnesoftware.com/meterappnote1.html w9gb |
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