[BC] Providing schematics

[Harold Hallikainen]

Remember Sam's PhotoFact? I don't think they got schematics from the
manufacturer. I seem to recall that they traced everything out, took their
own scope photos, etc.. That way they, and only they, owned the copyright.
A LOT OF WORK!

Harold


> There are others on this list more knowledgeable than I, but it was my
> perception from the last discussion I was in on (probably on Radio-Tech)
> that
> the legal departments and insurance companies of larger manufacturers were
> recommending they don't do anything to encourage their end users to
> service
> their gear, like providing schematic diagrams.
>
> The redeeming thing about the B-Tools stuff is that they use pretty
> standard
> parts for the audio sections and switching. I would think it couldn't be
> that
> hard to figure out what's going on in those boxes with a signal genny and
> a
> scope.
>
> Over the years I have vascillated a little on this issue, usually leaning
> toward "Give me my schematic!" but I guess I no longer have the energy to
> buck
> trends that are much bigger than my preferences. I am more concerned about
> the
> manufacturers who are providing only electronic documentation unless you
> pay
> extra. We've hashed that out on the list before, too, and I'm having
> trouble
> giving up my preference for hard copy documentation I can take into the
> "library" with me  :-)
>
> Mark
> MN
>
>
> ---------- Original Message -----------
> From: "Dana  Puopolo" <dpuopolo at usa.net>
> To: "Broadcasters' Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
> Sent: Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:52:17 -0400
> Subject: [BC] Providing schematics
>
>> Broadcast Tools doesn't provide a schematic of the unit, just a
>> "functional
>> diagram" which basically shows hook up instructions, so I emailed
>> them to get one. They refused to provide one to me! In fact,
>> apparently they don't provide ANY schematics of ANY products to ANYONE!
>>
>> I have a REAL problem with this! Am I justified? Shouldn't broadcast
>> equipment manufacturers provide schematics of their equipment so
>> station engineers can repair the equipment THEY own? I know that
>> most DO provide schematics. Is Broadcast Tools in the wrong here or
>> am I simply being too anal over this?
>>
>> Comments?
>>
>> -D
>>
>
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