[Boatanchors] [Kenwood] Kenwood Twins Xmit Question ???

[manualman]

I would first check the continuity of the SEP-XCVR  4-pole switch in the
XCVR position. Three of the four positions go back to the Remote
connector for VFO and oscillator connections to the receiver. Check to
see if the VFO in the transmitter will tune the receiver. With the
SEP-XCVR in the XCVR position, set the VFO Select switch on the receiver
front panel to TRCV TX or to the fourth position REV. If all the VFO
connections through the Remote connector are correct, you should now be
able to tune the receiver with the transmitter VFO. Note: one of the
4-poles on the SEP-XCVR switch does not go through the REMOTE Connector.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:59:42 +0000 (UTC) w0ng at comcast.net writes:
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> Hello all - 
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> My Kenwood T-599D / R-599D "twins" transmits just fine on SSB when 
> the SEP - XCVR switch on the back of the T-599D is in the SEP 
> position. When it is in the XCVR position with MIC gain 3/4 
> clockwise as before, I have no ALC indicating on the panel meter, 
> no modulation and no perceptable RF power out . 
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> Also... when the SEP - XCVR switch is in the XCVR position, I have 
> idle current (60 ma) but cannot tune-up the rig in the TUNE position 
> as there is no ALC reading to set the DRIVE control and in the CW 
> position there is no PLATE current reading with the meter set to Ip 
> position. 
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> The remote cable connecting the two units is wired and installed 
> correctly. It makes no difference what position the VFO selector is 
> in. I have a service manual and schematic for reference. I'm hoping 
> someone experienced with these "twins" can point me in the right 
> direction to resolve these issues. 
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> Just to summarize, with the T-599D SEP - XCVR in the SEP position, 
> the twins function perfectly on all bands and all modes. In the XCVR 
> position the T-599D will not transmit.  Thanks & 73, Bill, w0ng
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