[Kenwood] 950SDX Repair: Static in RX]

[bbbnntt]

Hmmm.

I have tried using the other 2 antennas connected to other rigs and get 
the same static, although not on the other radios.  I will go back and 
double check and get back to you tomorrow night.


Clif Holland wrote:
> That says it's external to the radio.
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "bbbnntt" <bbbnntt at optonline.net>
> To: <n2ic at arrl.net>
> Cc: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [Kenwood] 950SDX Repair: Static in RX]
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>> 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
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>> 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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