From w3frg1 at gmail.com Tue Feb 2 08:15:36 2016 From: w3frg1 at gmail.com (Tom-W3FRG) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2016 08:15:36 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Auto Tune Connectors Message-ID: This is the small rectangular OEM 6 pin connector (ELP-06V), female pins included, used for the Auto Tune Antenna function on the TS-50S, TS-480, TS-570, TS-590S/SG, TS-850S ACC4, TS-990S, TS-2000, TurboTuner, LDG K-OTT and many, many, more. Mating connectors (ELR-06V) and pins available for making cable extensions. Prices: 1 - 4 $6 each; 5 - 9 $5.50 each; 10 - 15 $4.50 each; 16 and up $4.00 each. *Free Domestic Shipping* Accept PayPal, MO, Cash or Personal Check. Contact Tom: w3frg1 at gmail dot com From holden7471 at msn.com Wed Feb 10 01:30:33 2016 From: holden7471 at msn.com (Howard Holden) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 22:30:33 -0800 Subject: [Kenwood] Winter 2016 Classic Exchange CW Message-ID: The PHONE CX will run from 1400 UTC February 14 to 0800 UTC February 15, 2016. (9 AM Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 AM Eastern Time Monday) AND >From 1400 UTC February 16 to 0800 UTC February 17, 2016 (9 AM Eastern Time on Tuesday to 3 AM Eastern Time Wednesday) Call: "CQ Classic Exchange" Suggested Frequencies -- plus/minus QRM Listen up and down 5 to 10 Kc for crystal controlled stations . . . . . BAND 160 80 40 20 15 10 6 2 AM 1.890 mc. 3.860 mc. 7.270 mc. 14.280 mc. 21.400 mc. 29.000 mc. 50.300 mc. 144.300 mc. SSB 1.920 mc. 3.840 mc 7.250 mc. 14.260 mc. 21.380 mc 28.600 mc. 50.125 mc 144.200 mc. See you all Sunday and Tuesday! Full details at: www.classicexchange.org Questions? email me! 73, Howie WB2AWQ/7 WB2AWQ at arrl.net From kenw8ek at gmail.com Sun Feb 14 15:44:30 2016 From: kenw8ek at gmail.com (Ken, W8EK) Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:44:30 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood Speakers FS Message-ID: <56C0E72E.8000002@gmail.com> Kenwood and other communications speakers For Sale: Kenwood SP-820 The Kenwood SP-820 matches the R-820 and TS-820S, and others. It is the color of most of the TS-520, 530, 820, 830, and other rigs of that era. The SP-820 has selectable tone filters to attenuate high and/or low frequencies. You can select between two audio input sources. The ? inch headphone jack on the front panel is post-filtration. The SP-820 features a 4.75 inch 8 ohm speaker. Frequency response is 100 to 5000 Hz. The rear panel has three RCA phono jacks for Inputs A and B and Line Output. It is 6.25 x 6 x 13.4 inches. This particular speaker works fine, and looks extremely nice - very close to new. It includes the "riser feet" on the front. Paper work is included for $85. Kenwood SP-430 The Kenwood SP-430 external 8 ohm speaker provides low-distortion, clear sound and high intelligibility in any mode. It is made in an all metal cabinet, and matches the TS-430S, TS-440S, TS-450, TS-711A, and others. The rear panel has a two screw terminal strip. There is a snap-out riser bar that will raise the front to match the slant of the rig. It is 5 x 4 x 9.5 inches. This one works fine and looks good, but there is a smudge on the top, not visible from the front. With paper work for $60. Other communications speakers: Radio Shack 21-541 Powered Communications Speaker: This speaker is a bit unique. It is a communications speaker, but it is also powered, much like computer speakers. Specs say the frequency response is 300 to 3000 Hz, which is ideal for communications. It is rated to have 8 watts output, which means you could hear it in over most any noisy environment, such as high noise mobile installations. It needs 13 V DC at up to 1.5 amps, although current is very low if the volume is low. This unit has a nice gimble mounting bracket, making it great for mobile use. This unit works fine and looks close to new. It even includes a single page of paper work, as if that is needed. Only $22 Motorola Typ NR GSN 6010 A: I think the NR in the model means "Noise Reduction". This black speaker is about 5 inches square and 3 inches deep, designed for communications frequencies. It has a long cord terminated in a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) mono plug. $20 Realistic 21-549 A: This speaker is about 4 inches square and about 2 inches deep. It is rated for 5 watts, has an 8 ohm impedance, and is listed as a 300 to 3000 Hz frequency response, making it ideal for communications. It has a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) mono plug, as used by most modern rigs. It is black in color, looks great, and sounds great. $12 Vanco SPB-6: Similar to Realistic 21-549 above, but is considered a noise cancelling speaker. 10 Watt rating. Still in original box, new. $18 Prices do not include shipping from Florida. I also have many other accessories available such as many different types of microphones, HTs, HF, VHF and UHF rigs, HF and VHF/UHF antennas, etc. Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests. Thanks. 73, Ken, W8EK Ken Simpson E-mail to W8EK at FLHam.net or W8EK at arrl.net Voice Phone (352) 732-8400 From kenw8ek at gmail.com Sat Feb 20 10:06:25 2016 From: kenw8ek at gmail.com (Ken, W8EK) Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2016 10:06:25 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood HF Transceivers FS Message-ID: <56C880F1.8070703@gmail.com> Kenwood HF Transceivers For Sale: Pristine Kenwood TS-850 HF Transceiver: The Kenwood TS-850S is a competition class transceiver designed for the serious radio operator. Coverage is 160-10 meters with 100 watts (40W AM) output. Superior dynamic range of 108 dB. It has one Hz step dual VFO's, superior interference reduction, keyer circuit, dual-noise blanker and 100 memory channels. Other features include multifunction LCD display, keypad entry, all mode squelch and memory keyer. 13.8 V DC at 20.5 amps is needed. Features: 160-10 meters transmit General coverage receiver IF Notch CW Reverse Full and semi QSK Memory Keyer 100 Memories Dual Mode NB XIT/RIT SSB/CW Slope Tuning All Mode Squelch RF Speech Processor This particular rig is immaculate. It works fine and looks just like new. No scratches or defects. It is in its original box, complete with mic, power cord, and paper work for $600. Kenwood TS-450 S AT, HF Transceiver: The Kenwood TS-450 is a formidable transceiver covering 160 through 10 meters including the WARC bands with 100 watts (40W AM). An internal automatic antenna tuner is included. The TS-450 supports many advanced features such as keypad entry, VOX, 100 memories, XIT, RIT, Notch, IF Shift, Squelch and digital meter. It requires 13.8 V DC at 20.5 amps. Features: 160-10 meters AF Notch CW Reverse 100 Memories Dual Mode NB XIT/RIT IF Shift Keypad Entry All Mode Squelch RF Speech Processor This particular rig works 100% as best I can tell. Cosmetically, it is good, but not as nice as the TS-850 or TS-440. With mic, power cord, and paper work for $450. Kenwood TS-440 S AT HF Transceiver: The Kenwood TS-440S was designed for superior performance in the SSB, CW, AM, FM and AFSK modes. Coverage is 160 through 10 meters including the WARC bands with 100 watts final amplifier stage (40W AM). It requires 13.8 VDC at 20.5 Amps. The AT-440 antenna tuner is built-in. Features 160-10 meters IF Notch CW Reverse 100 Memories Dual Mode NB XIT/RIT SSB/CW Slope Tuning Memory Keyer Keypad Entry RF Speech Processor This TS-440 S AT is different than most, in a very good way. It is "unmolested", with everything as original from the factory. Usually a couple diodes are clipped to give it an extra digit on the frequency readout, and to give it general coverage transmit. This one has not had that done! It does not have the dot problem. Everything functions as it should. Cosmetically, it is extremely nice, but does have one minor scratch. Power cord, microphone, and paper work are included in the original box for $450. I also have many other accessories of many different brands available. 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 edwmccann at yahoo.com Sun Feb 28 12:51:13 2016 From: edwmccann at yahoo.com (Edward McCann) Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2016 09:51:13 -0800 Subject: [Kenwood] Low Volume on TS-940S Message-ID: <39D23657-2CC7-43F7-9C88-9CCA9DEB33DD@yahoo.com> Just received what appears to be a well-maintained s/n 20 million TS -940S. It reveal volume that even at max RF/AF gain appears about half of what it should be. On earphones, internal and external speakers, on all modes. Does anyone have experience with this, solutions or suggestions? Thank you. Ed McCann AG6CX Sent from my iPhone From edwmccann at yahoo.com Mon Feb 29 15:47:56 2016 From: edwmccann at yahoo.com (Edward McCann) Date: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:47:56 -0800 Subject: [Kenwood] WB8 WTU de AG6CX re:TS-940S Question Message-ID: <16C8D5D2-9FC1-4C81-9804-E7DFCDA41AC1@yahoo.com> Dennis: Noted a question on this rig re: buzzer voltage some years ago. Did anyone ever respond with what the "buzzer" is on the TS940S? I haven't a clue! Also an stymied by reference on p 50 of manual that advises adjusting RV voltage to 2.1 v with VR-1. Can't find a definition of "VR" let alone where the instruction book would have me measure the voltage. You may have moved on to other rigs, but it would be very helpful if you happen to recall these arcane Kenwood moments! Thanks, Ed McCann AG6CX Sent from my iPhone **************************** [Kenwood] TS-940S Question Dennis Doran wb8wtu at gmail.com Fri Oct 5 12:43:17 EDT 2007 Previous message: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS850S output and speech processor Next message: [Kenwood] Re: TS-930 with Heil Pro-Set Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] Ladies and Gentlemen, A question regarding the TS-940S. On the I.F. board there are three adjustments accessable through the bottom case for Sidetone, Beep Volume, and "Buzzer". I've searched both the operators manual and service manual but found no clue. What is the "buzzer" and what does it do? In exchange for that info, I offer the following - please excuse if this has been posted before as I did not scan the archives. If the TS-940S looses receive in USB/LSB and FSK modes, but is fine in CW and AM modes, check the following. There are two electrolytic caps on the bottom of the I.F. board that are "glued" to the board for stability. This glue can eat through the circuit board tracks over time. One of those tracks supplies "switched DC" for the buffer amp Q14 via diode D67. The eaten track will result in "open" ohm meter reading between cathodes of D64/D67. Restoring continuity of this circuit board track will restore SSB/FSK receive operation. Thanks to all, dennis Previous message: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS850S output and speech processor Next message: [Kenwood] Re: TS-930 with Heil Pro-Set Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] More information about the Kenwood mailing list Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone From k4oah at mindspring.com Mon Feb 29 16:15:21 2016 From: k4oah at mindspring.com (Garey Barrell) Date: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:15:21 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] WB8 WTU de AG6CX re:TS-940S Question In-Reply-To: <16C8D5D2-9FC1-4C81-9804-E7DFCDA41AC1@yahoo.com> References: <16C8D5D2-9FC1-4C81-9804-E7DFCDA41AC1@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <56D4B4E9.20905@mindspring.com> Ed - I believe the 'buzzer' is the beep sound associated with key presses. 'VR-1' is 'variable resistor' (trimpot) and is described in the service manual alignment procedure(s). It is on the AVR board and happens to adjust the 28.5 VDC regulated voltage to the PA. -- 73, Garey - K4OAH Rome, GA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs Edward McCann via Kenwood wrote: > Dennis: > > Noted a question on this rig re: buzzer voltage some years ago. > > Did anyone ever respond with what the "buzzer" is on the TS940S? > > I haven't a clue! > > Also an stymied by reference on p 50 of manual that advises adjusting RV voltage to 2.1 v with VR-1. Can't find a definition of "VR" let alone where the instruction book would have me measure the voltage. > > You may have moved on to other rigs, but it would be very helpful if you happen to recall these arcane Kenwood moments! > > Thanks, > > Ed McCann > AG6CX > >