[Kenwood] A Kenwood R-5000 question

Mon, 14 Jan 2002 16:30:37 +0100

Yes it has.... keeping it cool is probably wise, I would remove it (be sure
to pick the correct box, its cover is soldered to the case) It is a hell of
a job to do it afterwards, as I found out recently !

73, Arend PA1ARE

----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Atchley" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday 11 January 2002 3:44
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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