My Icom 718 took static/lightning hit? Transmit is fine but receive is weak. Maybe gas discharge tube is bad, or other filter board part? How do you check a gas discharge tube?
My Icom 718 took static/lightning hit? Transmit is fine but receive is weak. Maybe gas discharge tube is bad, or other filter board part? How do you check a gas discharge tube?
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Sorry for not noticing this before.
A GDT is not in "series" with the receiver's front end. Rather, it's shunted to ground and will conduct excessive voltage to same when its breakdown threshold occurs.
I have a 718 plus servicing info. What do you have in the way of test equipment?
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Thanks, I have the usual fluke and access to an HP spectrum analyzer and a portable O Scope. Also have a nice shop at home and at work.
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Any sort of RF generator?Originally Posted by K4PIH
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