[Kenwood] Tough Kenwood rigs

[John G.]

I do like the looks of the 930.  Does it have a plastic front panel, or is 
it metal?

John AF5CC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Tough Kenwood rigs


>I own a TS-930SAT.  I am the second owner.   It is very clean, and you 
>could never tell that it was owned by anyone.  I just keep on running it, 
>and wouldn't give it up for the latest "Whiz Bang" with all the bells and 
>whistles!
>
> I have applied ALL the Service Bulletins.
>
> I also replaced the "El Cheapo" PS fan with a 12VDC ball bearing [Computer 
> CPU Cooler], one that draws HALF the current than the factory one.  (MY 
> service bulletin!)
>
> Runs just great!
>
> One thing NOT covered in ANY Service Bulletin, regards the ATU section.  I 
> lubricated the bushings with a Teflon lubricant, and tightened the tiny 
> allen locking setscrews.  This made it a lot better in operation.
>
> BTW - Cliff is a darn good person!  He knows these beasties inside and 
> out!
>
> I have NO financial interests!  I get NOTHING for a "plug".  I know from 
> asking him questions just how well he KNOWS Kenwoods!
>
> Bob - N0DGN
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