[Kenwood] TS930 auto ATU removal

[Dennis Younker NE6I]

Holy cow, this is the tip of the month for me! The ATU quit working on my 
940S months ago for no apparent reason. I wasn't too worried about it 
because my antennas are resonant where I need them most, but you know how us 
hams are. We HAVE to fix something that is broken.  I had been eyeballing 
used ATU's on eBay, waiting for the right priced unit to come along.  As it 
turns out, it is fortunate that one didn't!

Seeing Ken's suggestion, I popped the top on the rig today and tightened 
down the set screws on the two shafts.  The screws turned so minimally that 
I really doubted that it fixed the problem.  And yet, it DID!  Thanks Ken!

Dennis, NE6I


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Grant, Ken" <Ken.Grant at uhn.on.ca>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 5:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TS930 auto ATU removal


> Martin,
>
>
>
> Check that the screws securing the shaft couplers between the motors and
> the variable capacitors are tight. If they're not, you'll get the affect
> that you're noticing. '930s forever!
>
>
>
> Ken, VE3FIT
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