From k4wgd47 at gmail.com Fri Dec 9 00:08:28 2016 From: k4wgd47 at gmail.com (wg davis) Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 00:08:28 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] TS-440S Questions Message-ID: Hi, I am new to this Reflector.. I tried but could not figure out how to Search thru the Archives.. 1- I will be using the 440S on SSB and AM, which external Speaker will work best and why?? SP-23 or SP-31 or SP-230 or SP-430 or another one.. 2- Which Microphone or Cartridge works best on SSB, which one on AM ?? 3- I have an Crystal Filter that needs to be installed, can anyone tell me where I can find an Certified Tech that can install my Filter.. I am in the Raleigh, N.C. area.. 73 K4WGD From wa9wsj at yahoo.com Fri Dec 9 14:19:07 2016 From: wa9wsj at yahoo.com (Tom WA9WSJ) Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 19:19:07 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Kenwood] TS-440S Questions In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1363327161.1881601.1481311147169@mail.yahoo.com> Hello Wesley, I access the ts-440 groups by clicking onto the 'more' tab and then clicking on 'GROUPS'. That should bring up all that you are a part of. Scroll down to the ts-440 group. Click on show all, after the name. You can do a search using the search field higher up on the page. Hope this helps. 1. I use an old Heathkit speaker model HS-1661 because I had it. Works great. I'm not familiar with the ones you mention. In my opinion for me I want one that has enough lows and highs. Basically try a couple and tune in qso's and determine which sounding speaker you like. Which one gives you the easiest and comfortable audio to let you hear the signals in the noise the best. 2. I happen to have a MC-60 mic with a Heil HC-4 cartridge. It works real well. I always get good audio reports. The problem is that Heil doesn't make the HC-4 any longer but I think the HC-5 replaces it. You'll have to research and verify this. I haven't tried it on AM so I can't comment about it for this mode, just SSB. 3. It's been a long time since I did anything with the filters so I googled 'ts-440 filter installation' and allot comes up. It's easy enough that you should be able to do this yourself! If you have the owners manual, check pages 27 & 28 on how to do it. If you don't have the manual, you can find it free on line. Hope this helps. 73 Tom wa9wsj From: wg davis To: kenwood at mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:08 PM Subject: [Kenwood] TS-440S Questions ? ? Hi, ? ? I am new to this Reflector.. I tried but could not figure out how to Search thru the Archives.. ? ? 1- I will be using the 440S on SSB and AM, which external Speaker will work best and why?? SP-23 or SP-31 or SP-230 or SP-430 or another one.. ? ? ? 2- Which Microphone or Cartridge works best on SSB, which one on AM ?? ? ? ? 3- I have an Crystal Filter that needs to be installed, can anyone tell me where I can find an Certified Tech that can install my Filter.. I am in the Raleigh, N.C. area.. 73? K4WGD ______________________________________________________________ Kenwood mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/kenwood Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Kenwood at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From kenw8ek at gmail.com Tue Dec 13 19:07:32 2016 From: kenw8ek at gmail.com (Ken, W8EK) Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 19:07:32 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood Transceivers, etc. FS Message-ID: Kenwood Transceivers For Sale: HF + 6 meter Transceiver, Crystal Filters, Dual Band Transceiver, 2 meter multimode transceiver, and more For Sale: . . Kenwood TS-570SG, HF + 6 meters: The Kenwood TS-570SG provides DSP technology for superb audio, noise reduction, equalization and slope tuning. In SSB/AM/FM modes you can select a Hi/Low cut DSP slope tune using 441 possible combinations. In CW and FSK the DSP alters the passband width for rejection of nearby signals. It covers the amateur bands from 160-6 meters, plus a general coverage receiver. Power output is from 5 to 100 watts. A preset auto antenna tuner and electronic keyer are built in. The menu system offers 46 types of functions. Full and semi break-in, dedicated packet port, 57600 bps PC control, Keypad entry, 100 memories, IF shift, Scanning and CW Auto Tune are included. This is the S G model with 6 meters and all of the latest DSP features. This rig works 100% and is a 9.9 cosmetically. With hand mic, power cord, and manual for $675. . . Kenwood "Plug In" Crystal Filters: All are for the 8.83 MHz IF, work 100% and look like new. Paper work is included. These are "plug in filters" as opposed to the type that must be soldered in. They are used in rigs such as the TS-450, TS-570, TS-690, TS-850, TS-930, TS-940, TS-950, and others. Kenwood YK-88 C 1 Crystal Filter 500 Hz wide for CW and narrow digital. Fits rigs as listed above. $79 Kenwood YK-88 S 1 Crystal Filter This plug in filter is 2400 Hz wide and is used in the same rigs as listed above. $75 . . Kenwood YK-88 Crystal Filters: These are "solder in" type filters used on rigs such as the TS-120, TS-130, TS-430, TS-440, and others of this era. They work 100%, and include paper work. Kenwood YK-88 S Crystal Filter This solder in filter is 2.4 KHz wide and used for SSB. $60 Kenwood YK-88 C Crystal Filter This solder in filter is 500 Hz wide and is used for CW and digital modes. $70 Buy both of the above for $120. . . Kenwood TM-732 Dual Band FM Cross Band Repeat Transceiver: The Kenwood TM-732A dual band 2 meter, 440 MHz transceiver provides high performance communications with operating ease. It features dual receive including V+V and U+U, built-in CTCSS, DTSS and page functions, 50 memory channels and multi-scan functions. The high visibility front panel is detachable. Extended receive range is 118-174 MHz and 438-450 MHz. Power output is 50/10/5 watts on 2 meters and 35/10/5 watts on 440 MHz. Requires 13.8 VDC at 11.5 amps. MC-45DM multifunction DTMF hand mic included. Features: 50 Memories Scanning CTCSS Encode S Meter Squelch Auto Power Off Cross Band Repeat DTMF Memory Triple Tone Alert DTSS Pager Function DTMF Hand Mic This particular unit works 100% and looks like new. No scratches. With paper work for $190. . . Kenwood TS-700 A, 2 meter Multimode transceiver: The Kenwood TS-700A multimode transceiver provides 2 meter operation in FM, LSB, USB, AM and CW modes. Power output is rated at 10 watts. It covers the entire 2 meter band. Enhancements include RF gain, RIT, squelch, noise blanker and 44 fixed channels (11 per MHz band). Operation is from 120/220 VAC, or 13.8 VDC at 4 amps. Features: Multi-Mode RIT Noise Blanker On-Air Indicator Squelch AC/DC Operation This unit looks good. It transmits in all modes, but I am 90% sure someone took a "golden screwdriver" to it. The power output is in the 18 to 20 watt range instead of 11 to 12 as it should be. This indicates some one has "tweaked" it. The frequency that it transmits and receives on is not the same as indicated. Basically, I think it needs a complete, accurate alignment, and then it would be great. With paper work and 110 V AC power cord for $130. The DC power cord is not included. . . . Other Kenwood Items, such as manuals, original boxes, power cords, cables, etc. are also available. . . I also have many other accessories available such as many different types of microphones, HTs, VHF and UHF rigs, HF and VHF/UHF antennas, connectors, miscellaneous accessories, etc. Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests. Prices do not include shipping from Florida. Thanks. 73, Ken, W8EK Ken Simpson E-mail to W8EK at FLHam.net or W8EK at arrl.net Voice Phone (352) 732-8400 From j.searcy65 at gmail.com Sun Dec 18 21:38:57 2016 From: j.searcy65 at gmail.com (James Searcy) Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 20:38:57 -0600 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS-520 Message-ID: In a previous QSO (E-Mail), I stated the problem with my Kenwood TS-520 was with a key-up problem. You had suggested changing the 6146's, that did no good. With the "Heater Switch" turned off (so that there is practically no RF output, when you key the microphone and release it, the transmitter stays keyed up. You have to turn Main power off, and then back on, for it to return to receive. I feel like it has something to do with the relay, but not sure what it could be. In trying to resolve the problem, I lifted and moved the frequency display from on top of the transmitter, and it worked for a few seconds, and then went back to the same old problem. Even though the VOX Switch is off, I turned down the Vox Sen., Delay, with still no improvement. Any other possible thoughts ??? Jim WA5WRE