The TM-281 transceiver may come with a Samlex SEC 1235 13.8 Volt DC 30 Amp power supply depending on the buyer's desire and offer.
The TS-450 HF transceiver has a broken shaft on the microphone gain pot. Luckily the pot's position is nominal as-is for use with the provided Kenwood hand microphone. The rig was used this way for our Field Day last year. The Delay/Car/Pwr/Mic potentiometer assembly is available on ebay (link below) and possibly from other sources for anyone wanting to fix the radio. Or identify a replacement for just the mic gain pot.
All across the county, in dark dusty closets. Piles of lonely forgotten radios cry for help. All they want is a little of electricity and the chance to receive. With your help these radios can realize their dreams of transmitting again. All they need is a caring active ham like you. Give a forgotten radio the chance of a lifetime. Adopt a radio from CARA this week.
On Thursday February 8th 2024 at 7:30 PM. CARA will host a hands on Adopt a Radio event. During the meeting, those in attendance will have the opportunity to learn how to test transceivers for proper operation such as TX power output, Audio output, and RX sensitivity. These transceivers are excess to the CARA inventory and are available for Adoption. Once the testing is complete, those in attendance will have an opportunity to bid on the radio and take it home.
This weeks orphans
Kenwood TS 450 HF Transceiver. This orphan is available for adoption.
E bay listings (used) $400 to $500 with auctions starting at $90.00.
Estimated CARA starting bid $100.00.
Kenwood TM 281(?) 2 meter mobile. This radio already has the interest of a CARA member.
E bay listings (Used) $100.00 to $160.00.
Estimated CARA starting bid $100.00.
Come One, Come All! invite your ham friends. Join CARA at the Harriett Brown Building in Prince Fredrick Maryland at 7:30 pm. Take your chances with the 50/50 raffle, you could be a winner. Learn some tips and tricks on how to test transceivers. Maybe pass along some of your own tips and tricks. And Maybe just maybe give a lonely radio the happiness it desires by giving one a home.
Calvert Amateur Radio Association
Hams Helping Hams, In Person
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