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saber intermittent operation

Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:11 am
by KI4KKB
I have 2 secure saber 1's that have a power on problem thay worked for weeks at a time then stop turning on then work for a hour or two.

tried two different batteries both operate other sabers i have.

any suggestion of bad parts to look for or is it time to get another saber


Thanks

Adam :o

Re: saber intermittent operation

Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:42 am
by RadioSouth
1st thing to check would be the battery contacts, they do wear down over time and become intermittent.

Re: saber intermittent operation

Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:50 am
by KI4KKB
RadioSouth wrote:1st thing to check would be the battery contacts, they do wear down over time and become intermittent.
Contacts look good i have also hooked it to a power supply.

right now not working worked yesterday morning then quit last night

Re: saber intermittent operation

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:40 am
by DJP126
I would suspect a faulty power switch or the flex circuit to the switch.