[Kenwood] TS430 reliability

[rbethman]

Oaky.

I've done plenty of Nicads by reducing the soldering pencil temperature.

I've never had an Issue.

I'll have to see if I can locate one with tabs.

You'd think that if the can weld them, then you could solder them with 
significant reduction in temperature, AND
being very quick about it.

Bob - N0DGN

On 12/4/2012 9:45 AM, Clif Holland wrote:
> 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
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> ----- 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
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>> 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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