[Kenwood] Need advice on TS-930S

[Jack Schrader]

I have a 930 and it gave me all kinds of problems (mostly the digital
display but others) until I replaced the digital pcb with a new one made
by a company in New Hampshire. No problems of any kind since the
replacement.

The company is PIEXX, Inc.( www.conknet.com/PIEXX )

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <cemilton at aol.com>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 6:41 PM
Subject: [Kenwood] Need advice on TS-930S


>
> Hello to the group,
>
> I was recently given a nearly new TS-930S/AT.  Serial number
4,120,xxx.
>   The rig came from my brother who put very few hours on it since he
> bought it new.  It sparkles.  And works fb, including the AT.  Full
> power on all bands.
>
> However, there's a glitch.  The rig sometimes refuses to tune when the
> dial is turned.  Display stays the same and if there's a station tuned
> in........it stays there also.  But, if you PULL OUTWARD on the main
> tuning knob while turning it the frequency changes and the rig tunes.
> At first I thought the problem was only on the 80m band but I've seen
> it on the rest of the bands also.
>
> My first inclination is that the LMO (PTO, VFO or whatever it's
> referred to) is dirty or something as simple as a contact is the
> culprit.
>
> I'm a Boatanchor (aka tube jockey) enthusiast and I've not ventured
too
> far into repair of sand state rigs.  My Collins stations keep me
plenty
> busy.
>
> So what say you guru's who know these rigs?  I would like to add it to
> my operating lineup as it is a beautiful rig and has a great receiver.
> The one or two times I put it on the air I received excellent audio
> quality reports and 10 over S-9 signals.
>
> Comments or suggestions as to the problem would be appreciated.  You
> can respond directly, however there may be others who would like to
see
> your responses.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> 73 de W4MIL
> Chuck
>
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