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flash
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 6:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
307 I have a Texas Star 500 when it is turned on it keys up right then and the preamp does not work. Got any ideals thanks Flash
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307 (307)
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 10:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Simple common problem. The keying transistor is shorted. It is a $20 dollar fix...
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flash
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 3:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
307 where is it on the board, could you tell me that. thanks flash
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307 (307)
Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 6:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
There are only "2" small transistors in that amp (Not the so called Pills) take out the guess work and replace them both , you can get them at Radio Shack.
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flash
Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 7:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks 307 it was the transistor. She up and running now. Thanks again Flash

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