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Lost sensitivity on Sony 2010
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I fired up my Sony 2010 for the first time in a few years, it was in storage, and am very surprised that side by side comparison with the kaito KA-1102 shows the Kaito pulling in many more stations, particularly on SW. All conditions seem optimal for both machines, so does anyone have a recommendation as to what might be happening, and if there is a fix, short of sending it to Sony? Thanks Neill |
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On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 10:07:25 -0500, "Neill Currie"
wrote: Hi I fired up my Sony 2010 for the first time in a few years, it was in storage, and am very surprised that side by side comparison with the kaito KA-1102 shows the Kaito pulling in many more stations, particularly on SW. All conditions seem optimal for both machines, so does anyone have a recommendation as to what might be happening, and if there is a fix, short of sending it to Sony? Thanks Neill Niell See the "SMOKEY" Post on 3/21/04 in this newsgroup (Cheap SONY 2010 repair). This should help. Warren |
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If you like firing up your soldering iron, should cost you under $2 for parts, if not comfortable with that I think $25 to get someone to do the job is not a bad deal. Gil -- Please remove NOSPAM to reply Neill Currie wrote in message ... Hi I fired up my Sony 2010 for the first time in a few years, it was in storage, and am very surprised that side by side comparison with the kaito KA-1102 shows the Kaito pulling in many more stations, particularly on SW. All conditions seem optimal for both machines, so does anyone have a recommendation as to what might be happening, and if there is a fix, short of sending it to Sony? Thanks Neill |
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Michael Bryant wrote:
From: "Neill Currie" does anyone have a recommendation as to what might be happening, and if there is a fix, short of sending it to Sony? Sounds like a blown FET. I hear the following folks will do the repair for only $25, far cheaper than Sony: Sparks Radio Shop 8679 Pinkhurst Drive Minocqua, WI 54548 I haven't done business with them myself, but you might want to check it out! Here's a website with a test procedure for determining if your '2010' has the FET problem: http://strongsignals.net/access/boar...ges/27117.html -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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starman wrote in message ...
Michael Bryant wrote: From: "Neill Currie" does anyone have a recommendation as to what might be happening, and if there is a fix, short of sending it to Sony? Sounds like a blown FET. I hear the following folks will do the repair for only $25, far cheaper than Sony: Sparks Radio Shop 8679 Pinkhurst Drive Minocqua, WI 54548 I haven't done business with them myself, but you might want to check it out! Well darn. I just did that test on my Sony, and wouldn't you know, it failed. Looks like I'll be sending it in to Vern at Sparks Radio Shop for the necessary repair work. I'll let you all know how that goes, but I don't anticipate any problems. MB Here's a website with a test procedure for determining if your '2010' has the FET problem: http://strongsignals.net/access/boar...ges/27117.html -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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UJ wrote:
starman wrote in message ... Michael Bryant wrote: From: "Neill Currie" does anyone have a recommendation as to what might be happening, and if there is a fix, short of sending it to Sony? Sounds like a blown FET. I hear the following folks will do the repair for only $25, far cheaper than Sony: Sparks Radio Shop 8679 Pinkhurst Drive Minocqua, WI 54548 I haven't done business with them myself, but you might want to check it out! Here's a website with a test procedure for determining if your '2010' has the FET problem: http://strongsignals.net/access/boar...ges/27117.html Well darn. I just did that test on my Sony, and wouldn't you know, it failed. Looks like I'll be sending it in to Vern at Sparks Radio Shop for the necessary repair work. I'll let you all know how that goes, but I don't anticipate any problems. MB Please ask them (Sparks) what replacement FET (brand and part-#) they use. I'm just curious to know what the independent service shops use for that part. It would also be a good idea to have them install some protection diodes for static electricity on the whip antenna (if your 2010 doesn't have the diodes) so you won't blow the FET again. They should know how to do this. The diodes only cost about 20-cents each. Four are required. Let us know how the repair goes. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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