[Kenwood] Kenwood 440 FS

[Howard T]

Did you sell the TS-440?

Howard
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George R.Griesbach" <w5grg at w5grg.net>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Kenwood 440 FS


> Ken how much with shipping to me at 78013?
> Thanks, George , W5GRG, AFA6GG
> 
> 
> 
> Kenwood TS-440 S HF Transceiver that does not transmit.
> This TS-440 works fine on receive.  However the finals are
> extremely leaky / partially shorted, so the 13 V DC has been
> removed from the finals.  This unit functions fine as a
> receiver, but just does not transmit.  I see three ways you
> might want to use it:
> 1)  Replace the finals and use it as a transceiver as
> originally intended.
> 2)  Use it as is, as a very good receiver.
> 3)  Use it as a parts unit.  It does not have the "dots problem"
> of any of the PLLs unlocking.  It is fine on all bands.  Maybe
> you have one with the "dots problem", and could use this one as
> an easy fix.
> I should note that the S meter bulb also needs replacement.  $200
> 
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