[Kenwood] A Kenwood R-5000 question

Thu, 10 Jan 2002 21:20:33 -0800

I have seen 2 that I had to rebuild a VCO in because of the "goop"

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Atchley" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 6:44 PM
Subject: [Kenwood] A Kenwood R-5000 question


> 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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