[Kenwood] VFO-240 on TS-530S problem

Thu, 22 Apr 2004 10:59:57 -0500

RE:same frequency range - I do not know. I know the VFO-240 is the
analog VFO for the TS-530s (specified in the 530s Manual), and the
remote frequency sure looks right on the 530s digital display.

A claim has been filed on this by the seller (it was insured). I assume
it will be reimbursed. My main concern is whether my 530 is working
properly if I buy another one..

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Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:38 AM
To: Bill Kuhn - MCSE
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] VFO-240 on TS-530S problem

Hi Bill --
Did the 520/530s and the 830 use the same VFO frequency range?  Seems=20
like there might have been a bit of a difference.

Also, with that much damage, you might want to go ahead and make a=20
claim on the shipping damage since they used it as a basketball.

Good luck and 73,
Jim - K5LAD

On 22 Apr 2004 at 10:07, Bill Kuhn - MCSE wrote:

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> I just purchased a VFO-240 to go with my TS-530S. The seller claims it
> was working fine for him on his 830 (or 820 not sure), and I'm pretty
> confident he is trustworthy.
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> I do not have a manual for the 240, and along with that the case was
> damaged in shipping (the front face on the 240 supports all the
> innards, and the cheap plastic tabs that mount the face to the case
> all sheared off).
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> This thing was insured for shipping (USPS) so it's probably a moot
> point when they handle the claim (I don't see any way to repair the
> physical damage), but I'm curious if this thing is working.
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> It came with a straight thru DIN cable for connecting to the radio.
> Not sure if it the original cable but it looks factory made and it
> checks good.
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> I've never used a remote VFO, so I'm working in the dark here - please
> don't yell if I sound dumb.
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> When I plug in the connecting cable to the radio, I immediately lose
> all signal and audio on the 530. This happens whether the VFO-240 is
> connected on the other end of the cable or not. I hear a click when I
> plug in the cable - I can see RL-1 closing.
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> If the VFO is plugged in, the 530s' digital display seems to track
> with the dial position on the VFO if the VFO function switch is in the
> RMT position, so I *think* that tells me the VFO is working..?
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> So basically, if I plug in the interconnect cable to the radio, I lose
> all signal and audio.
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> Any clues as to what I am doing wrong, or what the problem could be?
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