Re: DX-398 shortwave receiver problem: dead headphone channel

Well actually, I thought of that right off and tried two different phones. I
also have removed and checked the jack, and it is ok, and I can't find
anything visually awry with traces or components. I guess I'll have to scare
up a schematic somewhere and trace it out.

Thanks for the replies.

"Michael Black" <et472@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:d6laak$km$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> "sofie" (sofie@xxxxxxxxxx) writes:
>> Karl:
>> A schematic is hardly needed to fix the problem you reported.
>> Most likely broken or cracked solder connections on the headphone jack.
>> If you are not handy with the right tools and experience this would not
>> be a
>> very expensive repair at most shops. While you do not have to be a
>> rocket
>> scientist to fix this, a lot of expensive damage can be done by an
>> improper
>> repair and disassembly of the radio.
>> FIRST... it might be wise for you to try another headphone or cord to
>> make
>> certain that the problem is in the radio and not what is plugged into the
>> jack.
>> --
>> Best Regards,
>> Daniel Sofie
>> Electronics Supply & Repair
>
> Of course, it's also important to check the headphones in another
> piece of equipment, to make sure that it's not the headphone's problem.
> It's easier to replace or repair the headphones than take apart
> the receiver, so it's worth checking this first.
>
> Michael
>
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>>
>> "Karl" <karl123@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:eroje.50142$yV4.44822@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> I have a Radio Shack DX-398 shortwave reciever, with one of the
>>> headphone
>>> channels dead. Anyone know what parts I should check? I don't have a
>>> schematic.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>


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