I have seen some good info on the net for recapping Spectras, but not Astro Spectras. Has anybody compiled a list of the bad caps in the Astro Spectra,
and some possible replacements? Or are they the same ones on the standard Spectras?
Thanks,
Purpleman
Recapping Astro Spectras
Moderator: Queue Moderator
Re: Recapping Astro Spectras
The caps on the control head, RF board, and PA should be the same as a regular Spectra. The command and vocon boards are different on the A-S.
Best thing to do is take an A-S apart, look for the same aluminum electrolytic surface-mount caps that leak in the regular Spectra, compile a list, check it against the schematics in the service manual, and replace them.
Bob M.
Best thing to do is take an A-S apart, look for the same aluminum electrolytic surface-mount caps that leak in the regular Spectra, compile a list, check it against the schematics in the service manual, and replace them.
Bob M.
Re: Recapping Astro Spectras
ill have to do my Astro pretty soon as well
not dreading it but its yet another project
not dreading it but its yet another project
Re: Recapping Astro Spectras
Thanks Bob...ordered some from Mouser
Pman
Pman
-
- Posts: 14
- Joined: Sat Dec 07, 2002 3:54 pm
- What radios do you own?: Astro Saber Dig HT1000 MTX8000
Re: Recapping Astro Spectras
There used to be someone on the board that sold all the caps for recapping the spectra as a kit. Does anyone know who that was and if they are still doing so?
Rob
Re: Recapping Astro Spectras
http://www.ai4ji.com/
Click on Projects at the left side, then Spectra Refurbishing
I don't know if he also offers A-S cap kits.
Bob M.
Click on Projects at the left side, then Spectra Refurbishing
I don't know if he also offers A-S cap kits.
Bob M.