[Kenwood] FT930sat

[Clif Holland]

If the tuner works then the transmitter is working. No RF and the tuner
won't do anything. That means the fault is after the tuner and narrows it to
the small board on the back of the SO239 or the cable going to it.

Clif Holland, KA5IPF
www.avvid.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <W9MWS at aol.com>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 10:42 AM
Subject: [Kenwood] FT930sat


> Anyone with a 930 that has had transmit problems?  I have one I'm trying
to
> revive for a friend.  The radio worked well for several years (original
owner).
>  Packed away for a relocation.  Unpacked 8 weeks later and won't transmit.
>
> The voltages and current readings on the meter in transmit are close to
the
> book specs.  The tuner does work.  The gain is set full.  The mic gain is
set
> mid range and I've tried it in CW and AM with no (less than .1 watts)
output.
> The SWR setting on the meter also produces a small upwards wiggle when
> transmitting.
>
> There appears to be an antenna protection circuit installed looking at the
> schematic.  With all the power and tuner "appearances" looking OK, I
suspect a
> non power related problem.  Any suggestions where to start.  I do have the
Tech
> manual.
>
> Thanks
>
> 73, Mike W9MWS
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