[Kenwood] 830 Power Supply Question

Sat, 21 Jun 2003 21:47:51 -0400

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Bell" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 9:03 PM
Subject: [Kenwood] 830 Power Supply Question

> I have an acquaintance who is considering purchasing an 830.  He is a
little
> concerned about the reliability of the power supply in the rig.
>
> I explained I had that particular rig and never experienced any power
supply
> problems in the 21 years I have owned the radio.
>
> Anyone care to share any experiences you may have had?

I have heard of two cases where the HV capacitors opened up.
That should not prevent your friend from buying the radio which is a good
one.
Just replace the caps whether they are good or bad, is not that hard.

WA1WLA

>
> Thanks and 73
> Richard
> WA9BXE
>
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