-ft 897 static protection
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ft-897TRANSCRIPT
WILLCO Electronics "The Radio Reclamation Center" New Lenox, IL (815) 463-9365 www.willcoele.com
Radio Repair Notes
Model: FT-897 Symptom: When volume is turned up, radio resets. Cause: While reaching for the volume control, static discharge internally shorts pin 59 (AF-VR) of
Q4012, to ground. Q4012 (CPU) is located on the panel Unit. The volume control CW pin connects to +5v and when the volume is turned up, the +5 shorts to ground through the volume control and Q4012.
Cure: Replace Q4012 (Part number G1093882). To protect the front CPU from static discharge, add a
ground lug and wire to the volume control and connect the other end of wire to the chassis.