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    Yaesu FRG-7 vintage budget comms. receiver

    Will check all dc rails with scope, to check if ripple present. Will then check o/p's from oscillators and harmonic generator. A DFM set to fast sampling rate would be very useful - as suggested - will order one asap. Will check on the LCR unit as well. For some reason never considered test...
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    Yaesu FRG-7 vintage budget comms. receiver

    Guys- sorry if I seem to be replying to myself, or starting a new thread. Still getting used to the site. Anyway- thanks for the answer(s) re my sick FRG-7. Cooling down made no difference- guess it was a coincidental thing. The radio is just getting old! Covers have been off a long time due...
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    Yaesu FRG-7 vintage budget comms. receiver

    Just wondered if anyone is familiar with these old radios. The red "lock" led should normally be on, until the wadley loop system is tuned in, locked, and then the led should go out. It kind of works the opposite way you would think it would. My problem is that now, the led is permanently out...
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    Grounding a blower motor

    Not sure what kind of blower you are referring to. If in doubt, connect the earth lead, if it has one. Any electrical device with a metal casing MUST be earthed. I strongly suggest you call an electrician, and follow his advice.
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    radar.bob -

    Hi - would like to introduce myself. Am new, so please bear with me until I get used to things. LIve in Dartmouth UK- retired marine radio/radar tech. Good at most things electrical. Understand we have to do this, b4 we can ask any questions, or reply.
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