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   Chuck to nobody@but.us.chickens   
   Re: Kyocera receiver not remembering sta   
   21 Apr 10 14:42:40   
   
   From: chuckh@deja.net   
      
   On Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:18:03 -0700, David Nebenzahl   
    wrote:   
      
   >Question is about a Kyocera R-851 receiver, ca. 1985, 85 w./channel.   
   >Unit is in fine condition (many capacitators have been replaced) except   
   >for one thing: it doesn't remember radio stations.   
   >   
   >This receiver has 7 "presets" each for AM and FM. These can be set, and   
   >the unit will remember them so long as the power is on. Leave it   
   >overnight and the settings are gone.   
   >   
   >I'm ASSuming that these are stored in memory that may have battery   
   >backing. Opening the unit reveals no such battery/cell.   
   >   
   >Does anyone know enough about this unit to tell me what the likely   
   >culprit is here? Any links to schematics?   
   >   
   >Any help would be much appreciated.   
      
      
   Look for a .47 to 1 Farad capacitor on the front panel.  Used to do   
   warranty service on these and I believe that is how the back up   
   voltage was stored.  Chuck   
      
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