[Kenwood] Bad SM-220 Shaft Couplers

[Ed Swiderski, KU4BP]

I came across a similar issue on my AL-1200 amp a few years ago. Ace 
Hardware had nylon bushings for about 6 cents apiece.

Ed KU4BP


On 11/29/2016 2:14 AM, Corey Sukalich wrote:
> Curious if there is a suitable replacement for the switch shaft couplers (Function, RF Att.) on the SM-220.  One of mine has cracked, and cross-referencing I only found a single source wanting $18 each for the nylon parts!  Ouch.  Guessing there has to be a better way.
>
> Can anyone confirm if these really need to be isolated?  It looks like there are flex couplers available on eBay for much cheaper but so far I haven’t found one of the same dimensions.
>
> I know some have replaced similar parts on other Kenwood radios with aftermarket solutions.  Thanks!
>
> 73,
> Corey, N9WIV
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