[Kenwood] TS940 Bank Controller II

[Corey Sukalich]

I recently replaced the batteries on my TS-940, which is now powering on again without complaint or strange characters on the sub display.

I wanted to check and see if anyone else on the list has a Bank Controller II by IRI (International Radio and Computers, Inc.) so that I can get more information about it.

It appears that this device ALSO has a backup battery installed, which I had not anticipated (bringing the total to 4 coin cells inside the transceiver).  The literature that came with the radio states it allows changing of the memory banks without opening the top lid and throwing the switch, while still permitting use of the voice display readout.  Pressing the button once increments the memory banks as it should, speaking the numbers 1-4 in succession.

Pressing quickly, twice, results in the unit reading the frequency on the display, and then a number indicating memory bank.  This does not function as the instruction sheet suggests, since it also seems to be incrementing the memory bank by one instead of leaving it where it was previously set.  I’m curious if anyone knows whether a bad battery on this unit may be causing this, or if there is another explanation for it.

I’ve reset the TS-940 completely by using the switch on the sub display and the A=B during power-on.  It appears everything else is working properly after my battery replacement aside this aftermarket unit.

Thanks for any information you may have.

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Corey, N9WIV