[Kenwood] TH-215 low volume

[Don Stalkowski]

Thanks Clif,

The descriptions I've read about the problem with the broken volume
pot indicate that the volume is intermittent rather than low. I always
have audio and it is controlled by the volume control.

Also, the bracket and nuts specified in Kenwood service bulletin SB-944
"TH-205/215/415 Volume/Squelch Control Improvement" are installed
in this unit so breakage should be less likely.

I'll try testing the pot but I guess I have to get the IF unit off
first. I've taken the 3 screws out but the board still seems to be
stuck. Any ideas?

73, Don

On Wed Jun 26 20:45:18 2013 clif at avvid.com (Clif Holland) wrote:
> 
> 99% of the time the vol pot is broken, very common problem with the TH215s. 
> They even made a bracket to install and keep it from happening again.
> 
> Clif Holland KA5IPF
> www.avvid.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Don Stalkowski" <dstalk at execulink.com>
> To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 1:49 PM
> Subject: [Kenwood] TH-215 low volume
> 
> 
> > Hello,
> >
> > I've got a TH-215A that has very low audio output. At full volume
> > the output can barely be heard. I've tried using an external speaker
> > and a speaker/mic with no change.
> >
> > So here's the facts:
> >
> > - volume control works
> > - low output even at maximum volume control (tuned to strong signal)
> > - external speaker makes no difference
> > - when not tuned to a signal, hiss level is also low