From w3frg1 at gmail.com Thu Aug 3 12:44:38 2017 From: w3frg1 at gmail.com (Tom-W3FRG) Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2017 12:44:38 -0400 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 af5cc2 at gmail.com Wed Aug 9 10:06:09 2017 From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger) Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2017 09:06:09 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] TS590SG and dual receive Message-ID: I see from the QST review and the Kenwood TS590SG manual that you can use the DRV connector on the rear of the radio to hook up a receiver to the 590 to do dual receive with it. That definitely looks like it would be a nice plan. Has anyone on the list done this? I am thinking of getting a TS590SG partially for this reason, and wonder what happens to the reciever when the 590 goes into transmit. Do you have to wire up something to mute the receiver? Also, the manual says "During transmission, the transmission output will leak alittle through internal isolation (approximately -20 dBm at 50 MHz" Is this going to be a big problem for the receiver, possibly damaging its front end? 73 John AF5CC From n2icarrl at gmail.com Wed Aug 9 10:22:53 2017 From: n2icarrl at gmail.com (Steve London) Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:22:53 -0600 Subject: [Kenwood] TS590SG and dual receive In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <598B1ABD.2040907@arrl.net> I am using this feature to connect an SDRPlay receiver to a 590SG. Works great ! After 1+ years, no sign of any excess RF damage to the SDRPlay. I have also used it to connect another 590 so that I could listen simultaneously on the 590SG and 590, on two frequencies simultaneously. 73, Steve, N2IC On 08/09/2017 08:06 AM, John Geiger wrote: > I see from the QST review and the Kenwood TS590SG manual that you can use > the DRV connector on the rear of the radio to hook up a receiver to the 590 > to do dual receive with it. That definitely looks like it would be a nice > plan. > > Has anyone on the list done this? I am thinking of getting a TS590SG > partially for this reason, and wonder what happens to the reciever when the > 590 goes into transmit. Do you have to wire up something to mute the > receiver? > > Also, the manual says "During transmission, the transmission output will > leak alittle through internal isolation (approximately -20 dBm at 50 MHz" > > Is this going to be a big problem for the receiver, possibly damaging its > front end? > > 73 John AF5CC > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 clif at avvid.com Wed Aug 9 10:40:22 2017 From: clif at avvid.com (Clif Holland) Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2017 09:40:22 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] TS590SG and dual receive In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <05fcf7c6-4a7f-dbe0-92e6-22ace71d3650@avvid.com> -20 dBm = 22.4 mV. Since on modern Kenwoods 23mV = 60 over S-9 I would say you would be safe. Clif Holland KA5IPF www.avvid.com 214-850-0973 On 8/9/2017 9:06 AM, John Geiger wrote: > I see from the QST review and the Kenwood TS590SG manual that you can use > the DRV connector on the rear of the radio to hook up a receiver to the 590 > to do dual receive with it. That definitely looks like it would be a nice > plan. > > Has anyone on the list done this? I am thinking of getting a TS590SG > partially for this reason, and wonder what happens to the reciever when the > 590 goes into transmit. Do you have to wire up something to mute the > receiver? > > Also, the manual says "During transmission, the transmission output will > leak alittle through internal isolation (approximately -20 dBm at 50 MHz" > > Is this going to be a big problem for the receiver, possibly damaging its > front end? > > 73 John AF5CC > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 clif at avvid.com Wed Aug 9 10:41:44 2017 From: clif at avvid.com (Clif Holland) Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2017 09:41:44 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] TS590SG and dual receive In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0739f8ea-8f74-48ad-afbd-4a365b0cc5a7@avvid.com> Correction 15.8mV = 60 over. OTD CRS Clif Holland KA5IPF www.avvid.com 214-850-0973 On 8/9/2017 9:06 AM, John Geiger wrote: > I see from the QST review and the Kenwood TS590SG manual that you can use > the DRV connector on the rear of the radio to hook up a receiver to the 590 > to do dual receive with it. That definitely looks like it would be a nice > plan. > > Has anyone on the list done this? I am thinking of getting a TS590SG > partially for this reason, and wonder what happens to the reciever when the > 590 goes into transmit. Do you have to wire up something to mute the > receiver? > > Also, the manual says "During transmission, the transmission output will > leak alittle through internal isolation (approximately -20 dBm at 50 MHz" > > Is this going to be a big problem for the receiver, possibly damaging its > front end? > > 73 John AF5CC > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 bhighland at nc.rr.com Sat Aug 12 14:32:52 2017 From: bhighland at nc.rr.com (bhighland) Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2017 14:32:52 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] TM-741A Control Head / Buttons Message-ID: <95.FC.25924.5D94F895@dnvrco-omsmta02> I have a TM-741A thats missing most of the front panel buttons after being sent to a repair facility that i wkbt mention here. The only buttons still in the head are: TONE, DTSS and MUTE The others are gone. Does anyone have anything that will help me or where can I get replacement buttons or a complete working control head. Thanks in advance! 73 Byron K4BMH Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From af5cc2 at gmail.com Mon Aug 14 21:12:30 2017 From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger) Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:12:30 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS590SG vs Icom 7300 Message-ID: It seems that the Icom 7300 is being hailed as the greatest thing to ever happen to amateur radio-at least next to sunspots! Has anyone on the list had the chance to compare the TS590SG to the 7300? The Icom has a band scope that would be nice, but the Kenwood has the ability to connect a second receiver or transceiver to it to do dual receive, which is very useful. I am especially interested in being able to reduce the RFI crud you get living in your typical urban neighborhood, and also to pull signals out of the noise, especially on the low bands. So, which radio wins? 73 John AF5CC From wa6nhc at gmail.com Tue Aug 15 12:39:35 2017 From: wa6nhc at gmail.com (Rick WA6NHC) Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:39:35 -0700 Subject: [Kenwood] TM-741A Control Head / Buttons In-Reply-To: <95.FC.25924.5D94F895@dnvrco-omsmta02> References: <95.FC.25924.5D94F895@dnvrco-omsmta02> Message-ID: <20fa7144-4fac-38e8-85d6-398ab5ab576b@gmail.com> http://www.kenwood.com/usa/Support/Amateur_Radio/ On 8/12/2017 11:32 AM, bhighland wrote: > I have a TM-741A thats missing most of the front panel buttons after being sent to a repair facility that i wkbt mention here. The only buttons still in the head are: > TONE, DTSS and MUTE > The others are gone. > Does anyone have anything that will help me or where can I get replacement buttons or a complete working control head. > Thanks in advance! > 73 > Byron K4BMH > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 sq6ms at o2.pl Tue Aug 15 13:28:45 2017 From: sq6ms at o2.pl (Maciek SQ6MS) Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:28:45 +0200 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS590SG vs Icom 7300 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9039117e-bd64-c1f0-9d8d-f90c3ad422c0@o2.pl> Both radios are fine. I would say that 7300 is not the greatest thing. It`s just normal mid-priced trx with pros and cons as all the others... TS590 seems to be litlle bit more easier to manipulate with. I know that 7300 has a touch screen, but (for me) it`s rather small. You should not expect that any sort of DSP will solve the modern urban neighborhood RFI issues. It might help but still received signal will be affected regardless of a trx that you are using. W dniu 2017-08-15 o 03:12, John Geiger pisze: > It seems that the Icom 7300 is being hailed as the greatest thing to ever > happen to amateur radio-at least next to sunspots! Has anyone on the list > had the chance to compare the TS590SG to the 7300? The Icom has a band > scope that would be nice, but the Kenwood has the ability to connect a > second receiver or transceiver to it to do dual receive, which is very > useful. > > I am especially interested in being able to reduce the RFI crud you get > living in your typical urban neighborhood, and also to pull signals out of > the noise, especially on the low bands. > > So, which radio wins? > > 73 John AF5CC > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > > -- Vy73 de Maciek ... --.- -.... -- ... From kenw8ek at gmail.com Sat Aug 19 21:54:11 2017 From: kenw8ek at gmail.com (Ken, W8EK) Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:54:11 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] Two meter multimode xcvr and misc Kenwood Items FS Message-ID: <565ebdd1-4157-6a2f-497e-a7fbe131947e@gmail.com> Miscellaneous Kenwood Items For Sale: Two meter Multimode Transceiver, Crystal Filters, Linear Amplifier Switching Cables, CTCSS Subaudible tone encoder/decoder, HT accessories, Power Supply, Cables, Microphones, manuals and more For Sale: . . Kenwood TS-711, multimode 2 meter transceiver: This unit is an FM, SSB, and CW transceiver for 2 meters. It has 40 memory channels, and up to 25 Watts of output power, which is continuously variable (no Hi or Low switch, but a front panel control to continuously vary power). Of course it will scan, and do the things one expects in a 2 meter rig. It has a GASFET in the front end for one of the best receivers I have ever used. The 120 V AC power supply as well as 13 V DC, is built in. The case looks very similar to a TS-440 or TS-450 HF rig. This particular unit is in good shape. It has the optional TU-5 subaudible tone PL encoder in it, so it can be used with modern repeaters. Power cord and mic are included, with paper work for $375. . . Kenwood Crystal Filters For Sale: . Kenwood YK-88 C 1 "Plug In" Crystal Filter This filter is 500 Hz wide, for CW or narrow digital. This is a "plug in filter" as opposed to the type that must be soldered in. It is used in rigs such as the TS-450, TS-570, TS-690, TS-850, TS-930, TS-940, TS-950, and others. This is for the 8.83 MHz IF; it works 100% and looks like new. Paper work is included for $70. . Kenwood YK-88 S Crystal Filter: This is a "solder in" type filter used on rigs such as the TS-120, TS-130, TS-430, TS-440, and others of this era. It is 2.4 KHz wide and used for SSB. It works 100%, and includes paper work for $55. . . Linear Amp Switching Cables for Kenwood Rigs: This cable goes from a Kenwood transceiver to a linear amplifier to switch the amp from transmit to receive. One end has a DIN connector, as is used with most Kenwood rigs. The other end has an RCA phono plug, as used by most linear amplifiers. Before using this cable, please check the switching capabilities of your transceiver, and the requirements of your amplifier. Cable for switching the T/R relay Only $15. Cable as above, but with ALC line in addition to T/R switching. $20 . . Kenwood TSU-6 CTCSS Tone Encoder/Decoder: Many transceivers, both mobile and HTs, either have no subaudible CTCSS PL tones in them, or they may have an encoder only. If you need both encode and decode, it may be that you need the TSU-6, depending on your rig. The TSU-6 is made to work with the TH-25, TH-45, and TH-55 series HTs and probably others. It also works with the TM-231, TM-701, TM-702, TM-721, TM-731 and likely other mobile rigs. This one works fine. Since it installs internally, cosmetics is a non-issue. Buy this unit for $45. . . Kenwood SC-40 "Soft Case" fits TH-22 above and others. $10 . . Accessories for the Kenwood TH-21 / 31 / 41 series HTs: Kenwood SMC-30 Speaker Microphone Used with TH-21 series, but also with many other Kenwood HTs. Works fine, looks fine. $18 Kenwood SC-8 T "Soft Case" for any of the TH-21 series HTs Appears to be unused, $10 Antenna adapter that fits the TH-21 series HTs, and has an SO-239 on the other end, to accept a PL-259. $5 Antenna adapter that fits the TH-21 series HTs, and has a BNC on the other end. $8 Original Operating manual for TH-21 HT for 2 meters $8 . . Kenwood KPS-7 Power Supply: The Kenwood KPS-7 is a linear power supply, as opposed to a switching type. This means it will not produce noise in your receiver. It is rated for 6 Amperes continuous duty and 7 Amperes ICS at 13.8 V DC. This makes it ideal for 2 meter or dual band rigs. As an additional bonus, it is designed so that the rig can set on top of the power supply, making a nice compact package. Of course it can be used with any type rig -- it does not need to be a Kenwood. This one works 100% and looks very nice. Only $40 . . Kenwood MC-43 Hand Microphone: The Kenwood MC-43 is the hand mic that comes with most of the Kenwood rigs when bought new. It has the round 8 pin connector on it, and is a dynamic microphone, so it does not need a polarizing voltage as an electret mic does. In addition to the PTT switch, there are up and down buttons on the top to change the frequency. This one is works 100%, and looks like new. $40 . . Kenwood 4 pin hand mic This mic has no number on it, but is like the mic used on the TS-700, TR-7400, and other rigs of this era. It should work with most any Kenwood rig needing a 4 pin connector. This one works fine and looks great. $30 . . Kenwood Power Cables Power Cable with 6 pin Molex plug on one end as used by most HF rigs, and many others, and stripped/tinned ends on the other end. Very good condition. $22 Kenwood PG-2 N This is the power cable that has a "T" connector on one end as is used with most 2 meter, 440 MHz and dual band rigs. This one is new, still in its original packing. HRO sells these for $18. Buy this one for only $13. . . Kenwood SMC-30 Speaker Microphone Used with many Kenwood HTs. Works fine, looks fine. $18 . . Original Manuals for Kenwood equipment: All manuals are in very nice condition, for Kenwood equipment. All are Operating manuals unless otherwise specified. All are original manuals only. SPECIAL: Buy 2, 3, or 4 of my books/manuals, and take 10% off. Buy 5 or more and take 20% off. TH-21 2 m HT, $8 TH-22/42 HT, cover stained, $6 TH-215/315/415 HT for 2 m, 220 MHz, 440 MHz, $10 TH-225 2 m HT, $12 TH-241/441/541 mobile FM transceivers ...For 2 m, 440 MHz, & 1200 MHz $12 TL-922 Linear Amplifier $20 TM-221/421 2 m or 440 MHz mobile $12 TM-261/461 2m or 440 MHz mobile $12 TM-V7A dual bander, $10 TR-2400 2 m HT, $12 Service manual for TR-2600 2 m HT, $12 TS-450 "External Control" (not operating manual) $7 TS-570 S / D HF Transceiver $20 Service Manual for TS-820 S, Very Good Copy, in binder, $15 TW-4000 dual bander mobile, $15 Service manual for TW-4000 dual bander $20 TW-4100 dual band mobile, $15 These are original manuals only. . . Original Manuals for Kenwood Accessories: All manuals are in very nice condition, for Kenwood accessories. All are original Kenwood manuals only. BC-2 Wall Charger $2 BC-5 DC to DC quick charger $2 DC-21 Dc-DC Converter $2 LF-30A Low Pass Filter $4 MC-30 & MC-35 hand microphones $4 MS-1 mobile stand $3 PB-1, PB-2, PB-3, & PB-4 battery packs $2 PB-21 Battery Pack $2 PB-24 battery pack for TR-2400 $2 PB-25 H battery pack for TR-2500 $2 PS-6 power supply $5 PS-30 power supply $4 SC-8 / 8T Soft Case $2 SMC-24 speaker mic $2 SMC-25 speaker mic $2 SP-820 Speaker $2 These are original Kenwood manuals only. . . Kenwood Operating Manuals in "Non English" Languages: All of the following manuals are not in the English language. They are the original Kenwood operating manual only. They look quite extensive and detailed, and are basically new, only being opened to observe that it is something I can not read. They are all original from Kenwood and are all $8 each. Kenwood TH-22 A Two Meter HT Spanish Version for the TH-22 A / 22 AT / 22E and TH-42 A / 42 AT / 42 E Kenwood TH-22 A Two Meter HT French Version for the TH-22 A / 22 AT / 22E and TH-42 A / 42 AT / 42 E Kenwood TM G-707 dual band transceiver Spanish version of the TM G-707 Operating Manual . . Original Box for Kenwood TM-221 two meter mobile transceiver. $6 . . 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 af5cc2 at gmail.com Wed Aug 23 16:28:38 2017 From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger) Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:28:38 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] FS: SMA adaptors for HTs Message-ID: I have some different SMA adaptors, used on the newer HTs, for sale. 1. I have a SMA male to PL259 coax and adaptors. This consists of a SMA male plug to a PL259, with about 2.5 feet of very thin coax. You could use this to hook your HT to an external antenna or meter, and the coax relieves the strain on the HT jack. I am asking $13 shipped for it. If you want to use the above plug and coax adaptors/cable with the newer Yaesu HTs that have a male SMA on the HT, I will include a double female SMA adaptor at no cost with the purchase of the above coax and plugs. 2. I have a SMA male to PL259 adaptor. This is one single unit, no coax in between. Asking $6 shipped. 3. I have an SMA male to a SO239 adaptor. This is one single unit, no coax in between. Good for hooking your HT to an outside antenna. I am asking $6 shipped. I also have some SMA female plugs/adaptors for the new Yaesu HTs that have SMA male connections on the HT. 1 SMA female to SO239 Asking $6 shipped. 1 SMA male to PL259 Asking $6 shipped. I can take paypal/check/MO. 73 John AF5CC From af5cc2 at gmail.com Sat Aug 26 11:55:55 2017 From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger) Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2017 10:55:55 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] FS: ARCP radio control program Message-ID: I have for sale the Kenwood ARCP-2000 control software for the Kenwood TS2000. Comes with original CD and manuals This sells new for $80, I am asking $30 shipped and can take paypal/check/MO. 73 John AF5CC