That sounds like a line right out of MFJ's play book.They suggested adding one additional insulator behind the audio amp if you were concerned about it. They included a picture for your reference. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Another reply. The three phrases that scare me are, "they believe", "they do not think" and "I do not believe". No sense dragging this subject out because it is a win-win for the manufacturer and a lose-lose for the AMERICAN consumer.Tbh, I can't see that chip getting hot unless you max the volume for a long time, use the wrong impedance external speaker/pa or some fault develops causing it to overheat. Since it doesn't get hot under normal operation, I'd stick the shim to it.
How about this New out-of-the box General LEE? Thicker shim or tighten the fastener? LOL!That's shoddy craftsmanship on the manufacturer. You would need to unsolder the tda, possibly replace it if the Leeds are too short. Reducing the thickness of the insulator from thick to thin would exaggerate the tilt. I'd preemptively replace those chips all together, using the thinner Mica insulator and a dab of compound, and solder as the last step. Soldering before mounting causes uneven tension, leading to broken pads/traces, cracked insulator or cracked/over heated chip. Mount first, solder last.
That looks like lousy assembly right there. Wow it just keeps getting better doesn't it. That one looks like the mosfet needs pulled, bend the legs just right so it'll mount flush, kind of like the factory should have done.....How about this New out-of-the box General LEE? Thicker shim or tighten the fastener? LOL!
I have the 5054, it does very well on 6 meters. I use it to check in to some local 6m nets around here.It's sad, when Ranger came out with the 2950 and the 5054 they seemed to be on the right track, fast forward about 25 years and its turned to crap.
That's just "I don't care" sloppy assembly.
73
Jeff
It was a good radio.I have the 5054, it does very well on 6 meters. I use it to check in to some local 6m nets around here.