[Kenwood] 950SDX Repair: Static in RX]

[bbbnntt]

Steve,
Disconnected the antennas or switch to the dummy load -. no static
Static is in main and sub rx
The static does not move the s-meter
Static level does not varry with the AF gain only the volume.  

Bob/kg2rp


Steve London wrote:
> I had a similar (but not exactly the same) problem. A few things to
> isolate it:
>
> - Disconnect all antenas. Is the static still there ?
> - Is the static present on the sub receiver, or just the main receiver ?
> - Does the static move the S-meter ?
> - Does the static level vary with the AF gain ?
>
> The answers to these questions will at least help determine whether the
> problem is in the RF stage, one of the IF stages or AF stage.
>
> 73,
> Steve, N2IC
>
> On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 6:22 PM, bbbnntt <bbbnntt at optonline.net
> <mailto:bbbnntt at optonline.net>> wrote:
>
>     My 950 SDX has started developing heavy static on RX.  You might
>     hear well and within a minute or 2 the satic starts and ultimately
>     in about 3-5 minutes drowns out all of the audio.  Tx is fine. Tried
>     3 different antennas, and they all work on other radios. Took the
>     amp, tuner and the scope out of line. Same RX results
>
>     Questions:
>
>     Are you familiar with this problem?
>
>     Are you aware of any solution?
>
>     Also heard that Kenwood no longer supports the 950 sdx or provides
>     replacement parts, and there is no alternate supplier? Is there
>     anyone out there who is sitting on a stockpile of 950 sdx parts who
>     repairs the rig?
>
>
>
>     Bob/kg2rp
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