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Testing transistors Another question I have- Is it possible to get a transistor (i.e. IRF-520 or 2SC1969 type) too hot with a 30 or 40 Watt soldering knife and burn it up during an install? Also, can a transistor be tested with a simple multi-meter or do I need a special tool?

stupid question I was gonna ask a real dumb question....Salt or fresh water? I see you're in Iowa though.

Thanks Thanks to both or the previous replies. They both helped a little bit. I would like a little more infor on D8. As far as I can tell by the schematic these radios have some AC (or pulsed DC I suppose) circuitry, correct? I guess that's what an oscillator's function is? If I'm right...

Hello everyone. I am an eight year naval nuclear electrician (high voltage and big equipment) with a pretty solid electronics background and excellent soldering skills. Although I know what nearly every component (diode, cap., etc.) does individually, I'm a little rusty on how they function...