[Kenwood] TS430 reliability

[Clif Holland]

DO NOT SOLDER to a lithium battery. It will damage the battery and can 
explode. Buy a replacement with solder tabs spot welded on.

Clif Holland KA5IPF
www.avvid.com




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TS430 reliability


> List,
>
> I take it that they are a small battery assembly that is simple to 
> replace.  (I could be wrong, won't be the first time!)
>
> The 930S/930SAT uses three AAs in a plastic holder on top under the cover 
> where other controls are.
>
> The one that I'm not thrilled with is the R-2000.  The battery is welded 
> between two posts.  I guess I'm going to have to break the welds and 
> quickly solder in a replacement.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
> On 12/3/2012 10:36 PM, Clif Holland wrote:
>> Started Dec 1982, they are 30 this month. The 440 came out in Feb '86.
>>
>> I'm starting to see some needing batteries......
>>
>> Clif Holland KA5IPF
>> www.avvid.com
>
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