On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:12:38 -0000, "The Magnum"
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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

Why would we trust your WEB page?

You have this statement on your WEB page:

Remember, connect a busy system as follows,
CB - Pre-amp - SWR meter - Linear - Antenna

Why would you put any SWR meter before the Amp?

If your SWR can't handle the power output of your amp, Do you think
putting it there would give you an accurate reading of the SWR on your
antenna?

In fact I just had to stop typing as I was laughing some more
just thinking about it.. lolol

Regards
Lancer

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On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:12:38 -0000, "The Magnum"
wrote:

Vinnie S." wrote in message
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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.

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

Why would we trust your WEB page?

You dont have to trust it. Its a pointer. If your interested do a websearch
and clarify anything you feel unsure of.

You have this statement on your WEB page:

Remember, connect a busy system as follows,
CB - Pre-amp - SWR meter - Linear - Antenna

Why would you put any SWR meter before the Amp?

Im suprised you question that. What would you think will happen if you shove
150w upwards through a cheap basic SWR meter?

If your SWR can't handle the power output of your amp, Do you think
putting it there would give you an accurate reading of the SWR on your
antenna?

No but its going to be more realistic then it pinging off the scale with
extra power going through it. If its left in line it will also cause much
greater interference than being before the linear. Think about it.

In fact I just had to stop typing as I was laughing some more
just thinking about it.. lolol
Regards
Lancer

Im glad you took the time to look at my site. How's the 23 channel radio
going ;o)

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)

"The Magnum" wrote in message
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Remember, connect a busy system as follows,
CB - Pre-amp - SWR meter - Linear - Antenna

Why would you put any SWR meter before the Amp?

Im suprised you question that. What would you think will happen if you
shove
150w upwards through a cheap basic SWR meter?

If your SWR can't handle the power output of your amp, Do you think
putting it there would give you an accurate reading of the SWR on your
antenna?


Simple, If you are running power, don't buy a cheap SWR meter. It's good to
have the meter after the amp. You will need to see the reflected power in
case the antenna is rejecting harmonics. At which point you should cease
operation.

No but its going to be more realistic then it pinging off the scale with
extra power going through it. If its left in line it will also cause much
greater interference than being before the linear. Think about it.

I could care less what SWR the amp is showing my radio in most cases. I'll
check that very occasionally. I DO CARE about overall reflected power from
the antenna. This is quite important!

Chad

"Chad Wahls" wrote in message
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"The Magnum" wrote in message
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Remember, connect a busy system as follows,
CB - Pre-amp - SWR meter - Linear - Antenna

Why would you put any SWR meter before the Amp?

Im suprised you question that. What would you think will happen if you
shove
150w upwards through a cheap basic SWR meter?

If your SWR can't handle the power output of your amp, Do you think
putting it there would give you an accurate reading of the SWR on your
antenna?


Simple, If you are running power, don't buy a cheap SWR meter. It's good
to
have the meter after the amp. You will need to see the reflected power in
case the antenna is rejecting harmonics. At which point you should cease
operation.

No but its going to be more realistic then it pinging off the scale with
extra power going through it. If its left in line it will also cause
much
greater interference than being before the linear. Think about it.

I could care less what SWR the amp is showing my radio in most cases.
I'll
check that very occasionally. I DO CARE about overall reflected power
from
the antenna. This is quite important!

Chad

Hi Chad,
I think unless you saw the original item on my website you wouldn't have
seen the "other" option directly under it which says for the better quality
SWR/PWR meters to go directly before the antenna. Im not sure if Lancer is
picking up on this one point and missed the next line because he was
chuckling at me chuckling at him, and yes, I also agree reflected power from
the Antenna is important especially when kicking power.
That said its amazing to me the amount of people who go on air and seem to
work reasonably well who have never even heard of a SWR meter never mind
tuned in their antenna... scary stuff.......that's one of the reasons I had
an accessory page on my website and a brief description in layman's terms of
what they are for.

Regards,
Graham

--
_._. _... ._. ._ _.. .. _ _ _

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

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

"The Magnum" wrote in message
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"Chad Wahls" wrote in message
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"The Magnum" wrote in message
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Hi Chad,
I think unless you saw the original item on my website you wouldn't have
seen the "other" option directly under it which says for the better
quality
SWR/PWR meters to go directly before the antenna. Im not sure if Lancer
is
picking up on this one point and missed the next line because he was
chuckling at me chuckling at him, and yes, I also agree reflected power
from
the Antenna is important especially when kicking power.

Ahh I can see clearly now Did not note that.

That said its amazing to me the amount of people who go on air and seem to
work reasonably well who have never even heard of a SWR meter never mind
tuned in their antenna... scary stuff.......that's one of the reasons I
had
an accessory page on my website and a brief description in layman's terms
of
what they are for.


Well, if they never check reflected power or don't even know what it is and
their rig blows up then I guess we could call that "natural selection."

At least we won't have to hear them

Chad