I've done it a few times. Mike is correct. Remove the small knobs, using
the supplied Allen wrench (I think it's an 0.050). Pull off the outer
chrome knobs and you will find the nuts which secure the panel to the
control shafts. I found that I didn't have to unsolder the mic
connector, because I only needed to pull the panel forward enough to
remove the main circuit board, but if you need to get at one of the
switches, you will probably have to unsolder the connector.
On another Scout topic, the VFO mechanical stability is awful. Pressing
on the front panel or plugging in headphones will cause the frequency to
jump. I was able to improve this by putting the chassis side plates in
tension. That is, loosen the screws that secure the top plate with the
speaker to the side plates, squeeze the side plates together, then
tighten the screws. This stops the frequency from jumping when the
outer case is squeezed. I still have to solve the problem of frequency
jumps when the front panel is pressed. Next time I have the Scout open
I'll see if I can add some internal braces to make the VFO and chassis
more rigid.
73,
Bob WB2VUF
On 4/6/2017 11:25 AM, Mike Bryce wrote:
Kevin and the gang
It’s been at leas eight years ago, but I’ve taken the front panel off of a
scout to replace a faulty meter.
Yes, the knobs have to come off, there are mounting nuts under them
and you will need to unsolder the wires to the mic connector. Be sure you take
photos or at least make a drawing of what wire goes where.
It’s a daunting task… good luck
mike, wb8vge
Mike, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems
The Heathkit Shop
http://www.theheathkitshop.com/
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On Apr 6, 2017, at 10:27 AM, Kevin Anderson via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
wrote:
Has anyone taken off the front panel of a Scout? In particular, anything I
should know about dealing with the concentric knobs?
I need to get access to the SPEED/RIT switch, as it functions in the RIT
direction, but not to activate the SPEED settings. Either the switch itself is
off center and the edge of the front panel opening is interfering, or bad
connection, or bad switch itself.
I took the top and bottom covers off, and took off the inner knob of one of the
concentric knobs, but I am not sure what to do next. Being that parts are
plastic, I don't want to just start grabbing things with pliers or other tools
unless I have some clue what I am doing. My goal is to gain access to the back
side of the front panel so I can check out the switches. Or is it easier to
remove the speaker plate and go in from above?
Thank you in advance for advice. I am not very experienced in this compartment.
Cheers/73,
Kevin, K9IUA
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