Recent content by Jhawk

I am getting ready to attempt the alignment on the Galaxy Saturn Turbo. The instructions say I need: Oscilloscope (50MHz) w a X10 probe √ Frequency Counter 0-30 M Dummy Load √ Digital voltmeter √ Audio Generator FM Signal Generator SINAD Meter RF Wattmeter √ I am looking for all the items...

Thank you for the reply. i have a couple of old scopes hp1707b and a tektronix tas 465. i have digital multi-meters and lcr/esr meter and an old hp606a signal generator. I need a frequency counter (any recommendations?). i have been trying to get my bench up and running for years now. I just...

Giant Steps

This radio has no receive or tx. It turns on and has audio and the tx light goes on but meters are not moving. Any ideas where to start?

My power supply went bad and dropped 24v on my N2 Ug not good. I have to figure the damage.

Thank you nomad. I replaced the final and its working great. Now i have 2 other radios that it happened to i suspect the same thing.

Thank you Nomad. I did read about the 497 in a few other mod articles and i remember that it would need additional mods done to work well. I agree with you i would rather restore the 2510 to what it was. The price range is drastic there is a uniden mrf477 on ebay for $53 the motorola from...

Thank you for the heads up on the final. I will test it and replace if needed. I will post results. Ebay has a Uniden MRF477 Rfparts has a Motorola MRF497 replacement for MRF477. About $10 difference in price. Either one better to use than the other?

I am a newcomer to worldwidedx. I received a used power supply as a gift from a friend and I turned it on and tested the voltage and it was around 13v I connected my radio and noticed a slight squeal while transmitting for a radio check I also noticed the meter on the power supply stopped...