[Boatanchors] TS-830S

[Charles Vest]

I have a full station TS-830S Gold Edition bought new at Henry Radio in Butler , MO. in 1983 . I still love the rig and accessories . It has been really trouble free other than 1 new set of finals over the years .

The suggestion of the Kenwood Hybrids group is an excellent selection. I have belonged to it for many years since I also have a TS-520 that was a little of a project rig when I first bought it several years back .

This is the best group I have ever belonged to for knowledge and being friendly and willing to help . The people on this group know these rigs so well they can work on them in their sleep .

I can not count over the years how many people , some of whom had literally no electronics experience , that they have patiently talked through getting them working and then into full blown operating stations that meet all of the specs . I can not say enough good things about their knowledge and willingness to help others !! 

I didn't need a lot of help since I have been a ham for almost 55 years and always repaired my own older gear . However they can save you hours of troubleshooting to get you to just what you need to know to resolve your problem .

Yes I have the newer rigs with all of the bells and whistles that come with menus and settings and almost requiring a computer just to update and operate . The TS-830S is still my favorite "go to" rig to operate in todays ham radio worlds , and still enjoy being in charge of some of the controls and functions of what the rig does ..

Please let us know what you find out . Always nice to add an actual repair to the knowledge database .

Good Luck & Best 73 ,

Charlie , W5COV 
> On January 13, 2020 at 10:40 AM Ed - K9EW <k9ew57 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm repairing a TS-830S, and the last thing on the list is no Drive
> indication on the meter in the ALC position of the meter switch.  I've
> measured plenty of drive signal on a 'scope, but nothing on the meter.  I
> know the meter works because I can see the HV.  The 6146's are removed
> until I fix the drive meter problem.
> 
> I'm assuming there's a circuit somewhere that samples the Drive signal and
> rectifies it for the meter to read, but I can't find the circuit on the
> schematic.  Can someone tell me where to look for that circuit?  I'm
> guessing (and hoping) there's a blown diode that needs to be replaced - if
> only I could find it.
> 
> Thanks - ed, k9ew
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