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In need of tuner refurb on Safari tuner
#1

This tuner used to be intermittent, but would work if you shifted the tuner just right on the mount. Now, it's stopped working at all, so I assume a bad solder connection somewhere, but could be something else, too. I don't have all the necessary equipment to repair this, so I'm looking for someone who can refurb it for me. Anyone capable and willing, please message me.

TIA
#2

Unfortunately I don't know of anyone offhand.

Calling Big Dave?!? Where are you???

Oh, you might send a PM to Phorum member Ed Locker, who is experienced in TV repair.

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#3

I share your pain. Perhaps a gentle cleaning with deoxit rubbed with a cotton swab might save the day on the tuner contacts. I wouldn't spray it, but if all you have is the spray, spray it in the cup, and then proceed. OK to pass a piece of good old paper gently between the contacts back and forth a couple of times to help this along. Let it dry out for a day before firing it up, and let us know. We'll go on to the chopstick probe next if needed.
#4

Two possibles.

Quality Tuner in Texas...or...

Amptech Systems, Warren, OH.

Based on the description, it sounds like all it needs is a good cleaning.

Email me privately and I'll try to help as best as I can.

I can have your set looking like new.

Visit the world's worst TV restoration website.

http://evilfurnaceman.tripod.com




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