[Kenwood] Tough Kenwood rigs

[Clif Holland]

The 930 has a cast metal front panel, as does the 940.

Clif Holland KA5IPF
www.avvid.com




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Tough Kenwood rigs


> John,
> 
> I've never paid any attention to it.  It is probably a mix.
> 
> I can only tell you that since about '84 when I picked it up from HRO on 
> consignment, that the only marks are on the manual.
> 
> The front panel shows NO wear or scratches.  Then again, I've been an 
> old Boatanchor type and I maintain all my own gear.  That would include 
> a '51 contract SP-600, and a BC-610.
> 
> Everything here looks just like it did when it came out.
> 
> I *CAN'T* say the same for a TS-820s with external VFO.  I wouldn't even 
> sell them to another ham!  I'll send them to Hazardous Waste when I 
> decide to get them off the shelf. <GRIN>
> 
> Bob - N0DGN
> 
> On 11/28/2012 12:33 PM, John G. wrote:
>> I do like the looks of the 930.  Does it have a plastic front panel,
>> or is it metal?
>>
>> John AF5CC
> 
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