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Opening the case of a VisionQuest 2200W monitor.
Hi, For a repair, I want to open the case of a VisionQuest 2200W monitor. Photo at . The four screws along the bottom are easily removed. The sides remain firmly stuck, as if fastened by clasps or...
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Schematic Source for "Gladding Islander" by Pearce Simpson
Hi, I Googled for a schematic source for "Gladding Islander" by Pearce Simpson without success. This is a radio direction finder. I am willing to pay for it. Does anyone know a source? Thank You in...
 
PTC resistor, by any other name...
My refrigerator died. It was Friday evening when I took notice, and transferred half the contents to coolers with ice, ate as much as wouldn't keep without freezing, and tossed a lot of the rest....
 
curious symptom old Fisher stereo amp, inputs strange
I have an old Fisher amplifier, looks like this model that I used for amplifying the laptop until it started acting funny and I r eplaced it with an Onkyo. It's been so long I'd forgotten what was...
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Possible chemistry question
After almost twenty (I think) years on this group, I know that it's not a chemical or metallurgy forum, however with all the talented people here I was hoping that someone could possibly offer a...
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Transciever VFO worn out?
Hi all, I'm a bit of a vintage radio nut and have just acquired a Kenwood TS530SP rig from a fellow ham who's sadly no longer around. Anyway, he must have been an avid band-scanner, as the VFO bearing...
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Mitsubishi Vertical Linear Tracking Turntable
Got one of thes long distance problems on one. It is an X-11 Interplay syst em. It is about the same as an X-10 and the standalone LT-640. I replaced t he amp in it, and by that I mean replaced...
 
Determing DC power input polarity
Hi all, I bought a ton of surplus electronic gear (almost literally) and among some of the cases of odd bits and whatnot I came across an AOR AR3000 "communications receiver" (I use quotes as it's...
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Anyone Familiar With The Saab Throttle Body Problem ?
A 2000 9 3 turbo. Has code P1260. I have looked around and found that this means that the PWM going to the th rottle control is too small. There is a reset procedure which has been done but didn't fix...
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Roland Electronic Drums
I got two of these, one is a TD-7 and one is a TD-8. They seem to respond to input but do not make sound. The little "trigger" light lights up. I also have one of another brand that only puts out...
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Bose Wave Radio Series 3 Service Manual?
Did not realize there were so many different Bose Wave Radios until checked Bose Wave Radio without CD Repair Information If am correct reading my DOM 970902 it was manufactured in 1997. at bottom...
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Electrical repair report
I've lived in my home for 21 years and just this morning found a fault. We have an outdoor electrical outlet, my wife wanted to plug a freezer into it. I knew from previous use the outlet was in poor...
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Re: Monotheism - One God
Off by one error. ;-) -- Paul Hovnanian mailto: ------------------------------------------------------------------ Optimist: "The glass is half-full." Pessimist: "The glass is half-empty." Engineer:...
 
Recommendations for Voltage Surge & Inrush Current Protection Bose Wave Radio?
Hi, A friend recently inherited a Bose Wave Radio (No CD) and would like to kee p it forever. I mentioned Voltage surges and possibly inrush current could kill it so was asked to research the best way...
 
10/2 amp battery charger
Someone gave me an old car battery charger. 6 volts 10A and 12 volts 2A and 10A, determined by a slide switch. A friend brings over a dead 12v battery. On the charger, on 10A, it charges at 9amps. On...
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