[Kenwood] Kenwood TS-940S/AT Receiver problem
K3AC at aol.com
K3AC at aol.com
Sat May 21 22:32:16 EDT 2016
I just acquired a TS-940S/AT (SN = 7M). The radio looks pristine and seems
to be working properly except for an issue with the Receiver. There is no
signals audible on any 1 MHz segments from 1 - 14 MHz and 21-30 MHz. All
that's heard is low level background hiss, and no CAL signal is audible (or
very low level). When I switch to 14 MHz, the audio is strong, and SSB/CW
signals on 20M and 17M can be heard, with good movement of S Meter. Starting
with 21 MHz (15M), the receiver is dead, with low level hiss only, no CAL
signal, or barely audible.
I checked all board and connectors and they all appear to be in place.
Everything seems to be original with no modifications. I pushed around on the
RF and IF boards to see if there was some loose or intermittent
connection, but could not get normal audio output to restore with CAL signal on 3.5
or 7 MHz.
Transmitter is working 100% - full output on 160-10M, CW and SSB, with
normal Moni function. No problem with PLL unlocking or display problems.
Ideas where to troubleshoot? I did notice in the Service Manual, under
Alignment section of RX, it does note that the 14-20 MHz segment has it's own
set of coils on RF unit, and the other segments utilize other sets of coils.
Seems strange that only the 14-20 MHz segment would be working, and all
MHz segments above and below this segment are essentially dead with only low
level background hiss, no, or barely audible CAL signal.
Thanks,
Bob, K3AC
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