[BC] Marti RPT-30 Issue

[Allen Sherrill]

> Anyone with experience with RPT-30 in a situation where the "Antenna" 
> fault lamp is flashing even when connected to a known good (tested on 
> another RPT-30 unit) cable and antenna? Any theories would be appreciated.
> 
> James Steele
> WKBX-FM

Assuming this is the slimline RPT-30, I have had lots of trouble with the internal connection breaking loose on the rear apron SO-239.  That will cause the light to flash no matter what load you connect.

If you pop the lid, you can remove the two covers on the PA amp/RF filter section at the back of the unit to get access to the RF connector.  The SO-239 has a "flexible" lead soldered to the big lands on the RF filter board that will break loose if there is much flexing on the antenna connector (if you have interns handling the Marti, that's a given!).  I have used solder wick as a replacement which seems to work OK.

Allen Sherrill


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