[Kenwood] TS-50

Fri, 28 Jun 2002 20:13:39 -0500

Sir:
I am thinking about a TS- 50 for a mobil unit.Did any of the early TS-50 have any
bug in them? Or for that matter does the new ones have any bugs or odd problems?
I think they have a cooling fan in them, but do they run real hot? Any input or
other help would be appreciated in this matter. Also what is the difference
between TS-50 and the TS-50S?
Tnx fellows
G.A. Gutmann

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>    6. Advice on TS-830s (Tom Dixon)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 07:43:16 -0400
> From: Chris <[email protected]>
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> Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Chips for TS-440
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> Hi TS-140 Owners,
>   We have a serial interface kit for the TS-140 that includes all of the
> hardware required to interface your transceiver to a computer. Take a
> look at my web page for details.
>
> http://www.piexx.com (Then click on the PIEXX logo)
>
> Thanks,
> -Chris
>
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> From: "Dan Reynolds" <[email protected]>
> To: "Kenwood Mailing List" <[email protected]>
> Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 18:16:16 -0500
> Subject: [Kenwood] 17 Meter Noise
>
> I really like 17 meter SSB.  It is a great band and you can make some
> fantastic contacts.  But it seems to have some strange noise.  After
> working 17 meters for an hour or so my head hurts from the noise.  To
> hear weak signals I have to wear headphones and turn the volume up.  Has
> anyone else experienced this noise?  Or am I imagining it?
>
> I've got a Timewave DSP-9+ that I got fixed and I'm going to try.  Maybe
> it will help.
>
> BTW, I'm using a TS-140S running 10 watts SSB to "half" of a Vee.  One
> leg fell off and I feed it has a random wire.  I'm using a LDG QRP
> auto-tuner.  I have literally worked the world on 15, 17 & 20 SSB.
> Siberia, France, South America, Wales, all over Europe.  It has been a
> blast!  If I can hear it I can work it (no splits - don't know how to
> work it yet).
>
> Dan KB9JLO
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> From: [email protected]
> Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 19:34:03 EDT
> Subject: Re: [Kenwood] 17 Meter Noise
> To: [email protected], [email protected]
>
> I too find it uncomfortable listening for very long on 17, but guess what, I
> put up a loop for the band (and 12 meters).  Soooo much quieter, and can dig
> even the weakest signals out easily, even off the sides of the loops.  Maybe
> you can throw something up and try that.  I had often heard loops were much
> less prone to noise/static, and had for a short period of time, a quad as
> SV0WPP.  The loop is certainly worth it here.  By the way, the top of my
> loops(diamond shape) are at 30 feet, with the bottom about 10 feet off the
> ground, on a single pole, with two cross pieces to spread the sides out.  The
> 4x4 ten foot pole, with a 16 foot 2x4 and then a bamboo pole attached above
> that.   I nailed on a short cross piece at 6 feet off the ground.  I can
> rotate (strongarm method) the whole thing.  Dropped down into a 2 foot deep
> hole in the ground.  Will shortly put a 2 foot plastic 6inch diameter pipe in
> that hole and drop the whole shebang into that for better stability.   10
> meters and 6 meters also tunes from both rigs(TS570 - IC706) built in tuners,
> but 20 doesnt.  Just somelthing to play with, along with the other 12-15
> antennas out there at any given moment.  HI
>
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> Message: 4
> Reply-To: "Ed" <[email protected]>
> From: "Ed" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 17:51:35 -0700
> Subject: [Kenwood] Recommendations for 2nd HF rig
>
> Fellow listers,
>
> I'm thinking about getting a second used HF rig for use on SSB and CW.  I'd
> like to have an all-mode radio that will work at least 10-80, plus WARC.  I
> see lots of older used Kenwood rigs for sale at varying prices, but I'd
> like to know which are held in high esteem by fellow Kenwood users.  I've
> seen ads for the TS-830S, TS-850S, TS-870SAT, TS-930S/AT, TS-950SDX,
> TS-940S, TS-940S/AT, TS-440, TS-450SAT.  I don't know the difference
> between and S and and S/AT or if a 950 is better than a 930 or an 870
> because the number is higher, etc.  I'd like to know which ones should be
> avoided and  which ones are highly sought after.  Any suggestions or
> opinions would be appreciated.
>
> 73,
>
> Ed
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> Message: 5
> From: "Mike Rhodes" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Recommendations for 2nd HF rig
> Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 21:36:45 -0400
>
> I'm betting you are going to get a flood of TS-850 responses. The AT
> versions have an internal automatic antenna tuner. Add a couple filters for
> your favorite mode and you will be hard pressed to find a better rig. I was
> a hard core ICOM fan until I bought my 850. Not too sure any of the newer
> Kenwood rigs interest me but I would buy another 850 in a heartbeat should
> the need arise. Happy hunting and 73 de
>
> Mike / W8DN
>
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> From: "Ed" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 8:51 PM
> Subject: [Kenwood] Recommendations for 2nd HF rig
>
> Fellow listers,
>
> I'm thinking about getting a second used HF rig for use on SSB and CW.  I'd
> like to have an all-mode radio that will work at least 10-80, plus WARC.  I
> see lots of older used Kenwood rigs for sale at varying prices, but I'd
> like to know which are held in high esteem by fellow Kenwood users.  I've
> seen ads for the TS-830S, TS-850S, TS-870SAT, TS-930S/AT, TS-950SDX,
> TS-940S, TS-940S/AT, TS-440, TS-450SAT.  I don't know the difference
> between and S and and S/AT or if a 950 is better than a 930 or an 870
> because the number is higher, etc.  I'd like to know which ones should be
> avoided and  which ones are highly sought after.  Any suggestions or
> opinions would be appreciated.
>
> 73,
>
> Ed
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> From: "Tom Dixon" <[email protected]>
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> Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:00:22 +1200
> Subject: [Kenwood] Advice on TS-830s
>
> Greetings All
> I have a TS-830s as well as a vfo-820 (working condition unknown) and a
> SP-820 that I am thinking of selling. There is only one fault with the
> TS830s that I am aware of and that is the band selection switch when turned
> anti clockwise for some reason the digital display disappears, if the switch
> is turned slightly clock wise, all is ok? Now what would be a fair price? I
> am asking $600.00 New Zealand dollars. Give or take a dollar or two. The
> $600 dollar question is.... is $600 too much and if so what would be a fair
> price??
> Over all the TS830s is in good condition.
> Tom Dixon
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> Message: 7
> From: "matt" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 22:26:07 -0400
> Subject: [Kenwood] (no subject)
>
> hi folks  thanks to those of you who recommended cliff from avvid..  in =
> 2 emails and a phone call he saved me $100 - $200  truly a good guy  tnx =
>  paul w8jn
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> Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 21:34:20 -0500
> From: MIKE SOUHRADA <[email protected]>
> Organization: Back Yard Engineering
> To: Tom Dixon <[email protected]>
> Cc: Kenwood Mailing List <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Advice on TS-830s
>
> Tom Dixon wrote:
> >
> > Greetings All
> > I have a TS-830s as well as a vfo-820 (working condition unknown) and a
> > am asking $600.00 New Zealand dollars. Give or take a dollar or two. The
> > $600 dollar question is.... is $600 too much and if so what would be a fair
> > price??
> > Over all the TS830s is in good condition.
> > Tom Dixon
> > [email protected]
> > ZL2HGR
> >Tom you could have made it easier on us if you stated conversion rates.
> Found one at x-rates.com any denomination.
> If I read it right the US $ is .489 and because you are so close the
> Aussie
> $ is .868.
> If the US conversion rate is good $600 is less than $300 U.S. but
> shipping would
> likely kill it dead, thus the Aussie valuation. Think that's in the area
> of $520
> for all + shipping which might be doable.
>
> I don't think the VFO for the 820 will help as I believe its not
> compatible with
> the 830. The speaker also is not a good equivalent for the SP 830.
> TS 830s's are in the area of $400 here
> The VFO I'm guessing is about $100 - not much of a market as the 820 is
> no where
> near the quality of the 830.
> The speaker again I don't think it has filters $25-35.
>
> BTW the lack of display might just be a good cleaning is needed. Try
> Deoxit or
> similar product down your way. It might clean up the problem.
>
> That's my $. 02 or something less in NZ dollars.
> GL
> Mike
> Iowa
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> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:38:11 -0400
> From: Chuck K8CPA <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Kenwood] WTB: 8 Pin to 6 Pin Adapter?
>
> I have a MC-80 and I have a Kenwood TR-7930, and I don't wanna change the
> mic plug.
>
> Anyone got a extra one of these laying around?
>
> I wanna avoid AES like the plague..
>
> :-)
>
> -Chuck K8CPA
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