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    TV repair help

    Besides destroying the power supply, possibly a fire.
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    Help fixing old walkie talkie

    Go with davenn's suggestion of getting the schematic. A 'picture' is worth a thousand words.
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    Can anyone help identify this connector?

    I'm with davenn on this. I'd look for a replacement from an auto-wreck yard. It's the easiest way.
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    Electronics modules names and why there are so many manufacturers of the same thing

    Patents held in other countries, are not honored by the Chinese (and probably other countries depending on their lack of laws concerning this). Another thing to consider is that some manufacturers make components, and then put the company names of whoever will pay them to put the other company's...
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    TV repair help

    Don't just check the electrolytics. The box-type caps are some type of polyester that are prone to failure too.
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    Can anyone help identify this connector?

    Is it from an automobile? Did you try a dealer?
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    Hitachi 46UX10BF TV - Issue With Picture

    May be an optical alignment issue. Did you move the set recently, that may have changed the lens alignment?
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    TV repair help

    It is difficult to troubleshoot this problem for us, because we tend to check things when troubleshooting that we take for granted and don't think about suggesting to you. My experience in troubleshooting this type of problem in similar TV's I've worked on, would be to suspect the...
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    TV repair help

    Hopefully, somebody with some experience on your model TV will add information here later. My opinion (and it's only an opinion with the information you've supplied), is that you have a problem in your power supply, even though you haven't found a problem with it yet. If you haven't already...
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    Hitachi 46UX10BF TV - Issue With Picture

    Not familiar with your set, but I'd use my freeze-spray on the vertical and horizontal IC's before I replaced the convergence chip-set. It may not be the only problem, but it sounds like a horz or vert problem.
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    FG106 Function Generator

    Well, good luck with your other models when you work on them. They're probably too old to find someone who'll sell OEM cosmetic replacements for the destroyed discs. Maybe your instrument owners won't mind the naked handle securing fasteners, but I'd check a few vendors to see if you can find...
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    Part Identification

    I've seen plenty of device packages like this. I ASSUMED it was the transisition from leaded devices to SMD. As electronics got smaller, I figured mfgrs were trying to save space by using this type of package, (some devices are still packaged like this), to save space and eliminate thru-hole...
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    ElectronicsPoint Facebook Group!

    I'd get Ian's input before trying this. Personally, I wouldn't use it. Most everything I want to know about what people are doing that they want to share, I see in the posts existing here. (And Off-Topic Members Lounge). The fact that a Facebook account existed that was not under the authority...
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    Amplitude

    What Alec_t means, is that you should specify what you're using to measure the signal, or if this is just a theoretical question. Can you be more specific about what exactly you're referring to. People will help you here.
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    FG106 Function Generator

    Wow. How old is the instrument? Maybe the plastic just became brittle through age? I suppose it's possible that they'd want evidence of tampering for warranty repairs, but I don't see the point of making them self-destruct just for maintenance or repair. Maybe you can find a service manual for...
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    FG106 Function Generator

    I'm not familiar with that particular instrument, but the handle arms are typically the bugaboo. I believe you are correct in trying to remove the circular plastic cover discs securing the handles to the instrument. If you've got a space between the circular disc and the handle itself, I'd find...
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    An Online government!

    C'mon. It's all about celebrity now. If you look pretty, talk eloquently, and tell people what they want to hear; SOME big money-guy will fund you if you'll work that guy's interests. The puppet doesn't need to be rich, he just needs backers who are. Being a politician, making decisions about...
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    Longer wire = weaker motor performance???

    You've got good advice from others here already. My input is that yes, your wire diameter and connectors CAN have an effect. This is just a 4 foot run. Why not use 14 or 12 gauge wire, make sure your connectors are large enough to transfer current from the power supply to the load without...
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    Talking Doll - No sound.

    Could be anything. The first thing I'd do, is check to make sure the battery compartment contacts are alright (not bent out of shape and not making electrical contact). Then I'd check the other wires from the main memory unit to each of the activation buttons to make sure they are connected...
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    Which way to go

    *steve*'s pretty smart about things like this. Reading your post, I thought the same thing *steve* did. 'MIGHT" pay university fees and "MIGHT' get you a different pay scale is a 'mighty' slim offer. Things like that are supposed to be a part of the complete job offer, not just theoretical...
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