Hi Larry, It's important to have a copy of the Japanese transistor spec manual. Just as important as having the ECG/NTE manual. Available at some of the aftermarket semiconductor distributors for $10 - $15. I sometimes use a HOT/Damper when I don't have a regular HOT that will do and they often work fine. Always check the heatsink every few minutes to see if it is overheating. Here are the best web sites with spec's. Hundreds of American and Japanese semiconductors. Many semi's you won't find in your books. If I still can't find the spec's I do a web search using google.com and often need to click on "groups" to find what I need. There you will see messages from techs on the various forums. http://www.semelab.co.uk/ American and European transistors* http://www.donberg.ie/warehs/group14.htm American, European and Japanese semiconductors* http://www.tvaudio.co.za/transistors/transistors_01.htm American, European and Japanese and semiconductors http://members.tripod.com/~Malzev/comp/transist.htm American, European and Japanese and semiconductors* http://www-eu2.semiconductors.com/search/ Philips semiconductors http://www.elisnet.or.jp/login-sanyo.htm Sanyo semiconductors http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/index.html Toshiba semiconductors * These web sites each have hundreds of listings with spec's -- Best regards, Bil mailto:tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx Monday, June 17, 2002, 8:07:21 PM, you wrote: L> Is there an easy way to know if a horiz output transistor has L> a damper or not. L> when the number in not in the ECG book, and it is already L> shorted. L> what would be the effect if using damper type in set that was L> made for no damper? L> Thank you, L> Larry L> Tech Repair CD support wrote: >> >> Jeff, >> You don't list your area. >> You can use 2SC4769, probably cheaper and more reliable. >> Jeff >> FAX 717-564-4952 >> Intrepid Video & Electronics >> 501 Luther Rd >> Harrisburg PA 17111-2055 >> Be careful of your thoughts. >> They may become your words any moment. >> Order your tip CD today. Filled with TV, VCR, camcorder tips and more. >> Version 3.0, ready, with more tips, user friendly program. >> $49.00 for CD, plus first year of tip updates. >> sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more info >> www.tech-repair.net www.intrepid-video.com >> www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "jeff myers" <jsmyers24151@xxxxxxxxx> >> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 9:59 AM >> Subject: [TechAssist] NTE Parts >> >> > >> > >> > Hello everyone, >> > Someone emailed me about distributing NTE Parts, but I deleted his email >> > (oops). >> There are no parts dealers in my area (unless you count Radio Shack, which I >> don't), so I'm in need of a parts dealer. What I need is NTE part number >> NTE2353 >> (NPN TV horizontal deflection output w/damper diode). A price on one would be >> helpful. Also, I'm not loaded down with alot of test equipment, but I need to >> check this flyback to make sure it is okay. Is there a way of checking it >> before I >> put this driver in? Thanks, >> > Jeff >> > >> > >> > >> > --------------------------------- >> > Do You Yahoo!? >> > LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience >> > >> > ------------------------------------------ >> > To REMOVE your email address, click here: >> > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >> > To CHANGE your email address, click here: >> > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html >> > ------------------------------------------ >> > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >> > Submit Repair Tips here: >> > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ >> > >> >> ------------------------------------------ >> To REMOVE your email address, click here: >> http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >> To CHANGE your email address, click here: >> http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html >> ------------------------------------------ >> ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >> Submit Repair Tips here: >> http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/