[Kenwood] TS-430S problem

[Everett Swift]

Thanks, But seen it done it.


parkjv1 at comcast.net wrote:
> http://www.g3ynh.info/commercial/TS430.html
>  
> Found this when I did a search for Kenwood TS-430S.  It discusses the 
> problems your having.
>  
> Take a look.
>  
> 73,
>  
> John KD7KFT
>  
>  
>  
>
>     -------------- Original message --------------
>     From: Everett Swift <everett at speednetllc.com>
>
>     > Hello,
>     > I need help with my TS-430S.
>     > It receives fine but when I transmit the transmit power starts
>     out at
>     > 100 watts with a rapid fluctuation of a few watts, after a
>     second or two
>     > the wattage swing gets larger and the power slowly drops to
>     nothing.
>     > The Final heat sink gets warm and the fan kicks on.
>     >
>     > The transmit power stays dead for about 5 minutes, if I key up
>     while the
>     > transmit power is dead the S meter acts as if it is transmitting
>     > normally and I can hear the relay in the if board click as if it is
>     > transmitting normally. No other symptoms are present.
>     > So far I have:
>     > tested the radio in a different power supply, cable, antenna and
>     tuner.
>     > re soldered every connection on the final circuit board.
>     > check the ground in the antenna connector.
>     >
>     > The only parts I have NOT replaced is the IF board, The final
>     assembly,
>     > or any parts on the front (switches, display board, ect.)
>     >
>     > The only reason I haven't replaced the Finals or the IF board is
>     I don't
>     > have any available.
>     >
>     > Please, if you know of a fix or have any ideas of how to find
>     the cause
>     > of this problem let me know.
>     >
>     > I have searched all around my area of Michigan and can not find
>     anyone
>     > who works on these radios, I called Kenwood and they no longer
>     service
>     > this radio.
>     >
>     > I cant afford much money, I got my License a month ago and spent
>     every
>     > thing I could afford on this radio, tuner and power supply.
>     >
>     > But If you know of anyone who can fix it and not charge $50 an
>     hour let
>     > me know.
>     >
>     > Thanks,
>     > Everett Swift
>     & gt; KD8JWJ
>     >
>     >
>     >
>     >
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