[Kenwood] A Kenwood R-5000 question

[Phil Atchley]

Thank you Clif
Apparently the problem isn't very prevalent and not hardly worth the effort
to do "preventive maintenance" ahead of time.
73 de Phil  KO6BB

> I have seen 2 R5000's with the same problem.
>
> Clif Holland, KA5IPF
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> > Hello
> > I was wondering.  Does the R-5000 share any of the "common failing" of
the
> > TS-440S?  I.E. The rubber compound that turns conductive and causes PLL
> > Unlock etc.
> >
> > I have NO problem with mine, but wondered if it would behoove me to
remove
> > the rubber compound from the VCO's 'while it's still pliable', or not.
Or
> > would I just be wasting my time (it's no quick task).  Incidently, I run
> my
> > R-5000 on the 12 Volt station battery, keeps it nice and cool.
> >
> > 73 de Phil  KO6BB



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