[Kenwood] TS-530S Bandswitch

[Dennis Younker NE6I]

Bingo. Thanks Gordon and Clif.  I can see that the coupler where the shaft 
enters the rear compartment is cracked. Where can I buy a replacement?

--Dennis NE6I


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <n6wk at n6wk.com>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TS-530S Bandswitch


>  Dennis,
> You need to check the coupler on the Band switch shaft between the front
> and rear sections. It sounds like yours has cracked and now is loose.
> The white plastic couplers crack with age. Best fix is to replace it
> with a brass one.
> It's a common problem on these old Kenwood Hybrids
>
> 73,
> Gordon
> N6WK
> Kenwood Hybrid Repair
>
>
> On 7/5/2010 4:06 PM, Dennis Younker NE6I wrote:
>> I have a TS-530S that I use as my back up rig.  The bandswitch acts as
>> though some sort of tension device has aged and I no longer get the solid
>> clicks between bands.  Wondering whether there is something I can do to 
>> fix
>> this, or will I need to send to someone for repair?
>>
>> --Dennis NE6I
>>
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