[Kenwood] TS-830s

[Brian Davidson]

> Greetings
> My trusty old TS-830s has developed a fault which I sure hope is not
> terminal.
> When I change band EG from 80 mtrs to 20 mtrs The digital display
> disappears as well as the audio. If I wiggle the band select switch the
> display returns; however I still have no audio. While fiddling with the
> band select switch I have noticed that it will come out slightly.
> Can this fault be repaired by anyone with very limited skills (ME!!) and
> if so how do I go about dealing with such a fault? or is it time to pack
> it away to someone who has knowledge on such matters?
>
>
> Tom Dixon
> zl2hgr at paradise.net.nz
> IRLP 6931


Tom

It is possible that the switch has suffered some physical damage - have a
look see.  The contacts on these switches are also prone to getting dirty -
try a modest application of switch cleaner to the contacts whilst operating
the switch a few times, with the radio off.

Regards
Brian Gi4BTG