Re: Funky display

"eeyore_pumpkin" <[email protected]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:57:10 -0000
Newsgroups gmane.recreation.radio.hardware.yaesu.vr-500
Message-ID <[email protected]>
Much thanks to Doug and Mike for the information.  Odd think, one of
the segments came back over night.  Been humid here but front went
through.  Wonder if humidity plays a factor?

Glad to see you can get them repaired, rather than toss and buy a new
one.  Thanks again!



--- In [email protected], "eeyore_pumpkin" <jozuk@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
> 
>    My vr500 has always worked flawlessly, turned it on tonight and the
> display has gone a little odd.  Left two digits display as a backward
> 3 rather than an 8.  If it was the old days I'd assume a led segment
> had blown.  Tried reset as a last resort, no help.
> 
>     Assume it needs to go in for repair, but is that feasible in
> todays throw away society.  Anyone recommend a repair site?  Any vague
> ideas on cost to have it repaired?
> 
>     Thanks much!
>