[Kenwood] RE: TS-850S Delayed Power-Up

[Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal)]

Depends on what you mean by "it takes about 5-10 seconds for the transceiver to turn on".  A common "problem" (more like a "quirk") is that the display will take a few seconds to "light up" if the radio's been off for a while.  On my two '850's, the radio will turn on, I hear output from the receiver/speakers, but the display may take a few seconds to light up.  Happens on every '850 and I don't remember seeing any reports of permanent display loss...yet.

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73,

  - Aaron Hsu, NN6O (ex-KD6DAE)
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Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 2:15 PM
Subject: [Kenwood] TS-850S Delayed Power-Up

When I power up my TS-850S after being disconnected from the DC supply for a few days it takes about 5-10 seconds for the transceiver to turn on.  After this there is no problem and if I us it on a regular basis it powers up instantly.

Has anybody had a similar experience?  I'm mainly concerned as to whether or not this may be the first sign of a larger issue.

Thanks,

Anthony
AA9OC