Futaba FP-7fg/k power issue

[Ghostbuster]

Hi there.

First of all, I'll apologise for being clueless on this subject as it's all new to me.

I recently received some Futaba gold FG/K transmitters which I'm trying to get up and running for use as an accurate control method on a replica prop building project that I'm working on, but I can't seem to get them to power up.
both have 35mhz FM modules installed.

I have tried two separate Nimh batteries.
A 9.6v 2500mah Vapex Nimh battery and a 9.6v AA 2000Mah Eneloop NT8H Nimh battery, which I received today.
Both were fully charged using a smart charger before being connected to the TX but there's nothing.
Zero read on the charge meter on the front of the transmitter.
I had also tried trickle charging the Vapex battery previously with the same outcome.

With my less than limited knowledge, all I can think of is the 3a quick blow fuse may need to be replaced in each of them, which I have on order but any advice from folks with some expertise here would be greatly appreciated.

 

[tntpoof]

only thing to do is get a schematic for that radio. pull battery out. separate 2 half's of radio then track do wiring from battery posts to power on switch. could be many different issues from broken wire to bad switch or contacts.

 

[Ghostbuster]

only thing to do is get a schematic for that radio. pull battery out. separate 2 half's of radio then track do wiring from battery posts to power on switch. could be many different issues from broken wire to bad switch or contacts.

I'll do that.
Thanks, Tntpoof

 

[tntpoof]

ok take alot of pics just incase..i looked could not find any schematics. But there are vintage guys that might have 1 .its hitting as many sites as you can.might be 1 might be 10.000 later gl.

 

[Ghostbuster]

Well, I've replaced the fuses and still nothing.
looks like I'll have to grab a multimeter and start testing everything as you suggested, tntpoof.

 

[Ghostbuster]

Thanks for your help, tntpoof, I managed to get them working after all.
Remember I mentioned my complete lack of knowledge?
Well it tuned out that there was no crystal in the module and evidently, they're needed to complete the circuit as the transmitter that I was tinkering with sparked to life as soon as one was added.