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Sounds like something is shorted in the TX meter circuit, probably to some voltage source outside of the TX meter circuit. Look for metal debris around the TX meter circuits. I've seen that happen a number of times. You may also have a shorted part that is NOT in the meter circuit, but is...

4 of each is extreme over-kill. You'll only need 1 of each to do the job. If you're worried about uneven illumination, just use a fine-grade emery cloth or very fine nail file to score up the clear surface of the high-brightness LED. That will diffuse the light giving even illumination. DO NOT...

I think the idea of using SCR's is a good one. Take a look at this circuit: http://www.discovercircuits.com/Andy/SCRReg.pdf

Did RCI recommend any particular shop to send it to?

2 to 20 is too high. At 2 key, you should see around 8-10 PEP, perhaps a couple more if using MOSFET final.

Copper's work is a joke as far as I'm concerned. I have never seen a radio done by them that was right, and thats after 15 years in the business.

SAM's # 207 will have the schematic as well, with a few minor differences.

They are not horribly difficult, but their quality is not that good in my opinion. I've been seeing several now that have been in for a while, and are starting to fail. Resistors are burning out and/or breaking loose for long-term heating/cooling cycles. Its also relatively easy to inadvertantly...

Preacherman has the right idea. My preference would be the Stryker, though, I've found it to be the punchiets radio over-all of those choices. That and you don't have to run it to the battery to see good power out of it.

The 29 Chrome is still available from one distributor that I know of, and yes, it is a good radio. I like the new board lay-out. They seem to be able to peek out a bit higher than the older design, too.

I did the exact same thing when I was about 15 or 16. Problem was, back then, I didn't know squat about RF behavior and SWR and the problems it could cause, and I DID key up. I toasted a nice old 23-ch Pace in the process.