[Kenwood] The 'problem' is probably faulty research

[Scott Manthe]

Brian,
It's OK to be a fan or of a brand, but it is not realistic to believe 
that just because your rig works fine that there are not problems with 
that particular model.

I've never owned a TS-940, not because I don't like Kenwood, but because 
the TS-940 at our college club station was a lemon from the moment it 
was installed. It had, in no particular order, PS problems RX problems, 
PLL problems and TX problems. This rig never gave us a moment of 
trouble-free service. I'm glad yours works and I'm certain most do, but 
please do not disparage someone because they weren't as lucky as you are.

By the way, here is some documentation regarding the TS-940 and it's 
history of power supply problems:
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~jaking/TS-940_02.htm

73,
Scott, N9AA

Brian wrote:
> A "history of power supply problems" ???  Please, expound on this for us, if
> you would.
>
> I tried searching Google for  "Kenwood TS-940 power supply problem" which
> only returned 250 results -- none of which actually linked to a page
> detailing, outlining, or otherwise mentioning a problem with the TS-940
> ...and a few that mentioned having a power supply problem with <insert rig
> here>, and thus deciding to buy a TS-940 to replace their problematic rig.
>
> As a TS-940 owner, I would truly like to hear about these potential power
> supply flaws...  Until now, I hadn't heard of them (nor had my 15+ year old
> TS-940, which is still working [every day] like the day it was brand new).
>
>  73 de AI4AI,
>  - Brian
>