[Kenwood] TS830S tuning rate question

[William Shadid]

John,

I share your feelings about the tuning rate on the TS-830S - the only 
negative "feature" of the radio.

But, while I do not use my TS-830S very often - when I do I find that I 
become used to the tuning rate after a while and it becomes second nature. 
To me, the overall positives of the design and features of the radio are 
worth that one shortcoming.

Several have noted positive results in reducing the tuning rate on the 
accessory, digital VFO-230 External VFO. I have not tried that with mine - 
but if you can find a VFO-230 and can make the modification it may help you 
with the concern. The VFO-230's, however, are a bit hard to locate.

Don't let a good TS-830S get away from you if you like the hybrid radios!

73,

-Bill, WA9MXQ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Geiger" <n5ten at yahoo.com>
To: <kenwood at Mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 4:17 PM
Subject: [Kenwood] TS830S tuning rate question


>I am helping to sell some equipment for a SK estate
> and had a chance yesterday to test out a Kenwood
> TS830S.  That is one rig I have always thought about
> getting, and I must admit that it has a great receiver
> on it, and very nice sounding audio.
>
> Now here is the problem-the VFO tuning rate was way
> too fast for my preference.  I don't think I would
> comfortably go through a band looking for stations at
> that rate.  Is there a way to slow down the tuning
> rate?
>
> I am glad I had the chance to play with a TS830 so I
> discovered this before spending any money on one.  I
> used to have a set of Kenwood Twins (which I loved)
> and I don't remember the tuning rate being that fast
> but it could be selective memory.
>
> 73s John AA5JG
>
>
> 
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