I have been searching all over the internet to no avail for information on getting two of my radios re-capped.
They are both UNIDEN 858 PLL chassis radios . . . TRC-457 & TRC-449.
There is a lot of conflicting information out there . . .
QUESTIONS :
( 1 ) Is there a list available of all of the electrolytic and tantalum capacitors used in these radios ?
( 2 ) What is the approximate cost of having the caps replaced, since I don't trust my soldering skills ? ( I have heard "job times", ranging from 1 to 5 hours, on forums and need some "real facts" )
( 3 ) Is the installation of Schottky diodes worthwhile ?
( 4 ) Since the radios are 40 years old, what other components should I consider replacing or upgrading ?
( 5 ) Who can I trust to do the job right ?
ALSO, does anyone have a scan of Sams Photofact CB-200 and CB-207 ?
Thanks, in advance, for your help !
They are both UNIDEN 858 PLL chassis radios . . . TRC-457 & TRC-449.
There is a lot of conflicting information out there . . .
QUESTIONS :
( 1 ) Is there a list available of all of the electrolytic and tantalum capacitors used in these radios ?
( 2 ) What is the approximate cost of having the caps replaced, since I don't trust my soldering skills ? ( I have heard "job times", ranging from 1 to 5 hours, on forums and need some "real facts" )
( 3 ) Is the installation of Schottky diodes worthwhile ?
( 4 ) Since the radios are 40 years old, what other components should I consider replacing or upgrading ?
( 5 ) Who can I trust to do the job right ?
ALSO, does anyone have a scan of Sams Photofact CB-200 and CB-207 ?
Thanks, in advance, for your help !