From holden7471 at msn.com Fri Sep 1 21:13:10 2017 From: holden7471 at msn.com (howard holden) Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2017 01:13:10 +0000 Subject: [Kenwood] Fall 2017 CW Classic Exchange Message-ID: The CW CX will run from 1300 UTC September 10 to 0800 UTC September 11, 2017 (9 AM Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 AM Eastern Time Monday) AND from 1300 UTC September 12 to 0800 UTC September 13, 2017 (9 AM Eastern Time on Tuesday to 3 AM Eastern Time Wednesday) Suggested Frequencies -- plus/minus QRM Listen up and down 5 to 10 Kc for crystal controlled stations CW 1.810 mc. 3.545 mc. 7.045 mc. 14.045 mc. 21.045 mc. 28.045 mc. 50.100 mc. 144.100 mc. The CX is a no-pressure contest celebrating the older commercial and homebrew equipment that was the pride and joy of ham shacks many decades ago. The object is to encourage restoration, operation and enjoyment of this older Classic equipment. However, you need not operate a Classic rig to participate in the CX. YOU MAY USE ANY RIG in the contest although new gear is a distinct scoring disadvantage. You can still work the "great ones" with modern equipment. There are new Bonus Scores for using the same model rigs as your Novice station and for using an RME receiver and for using a WRL transmitter. Awards will be given in two classes: 1. Three or fewer receiver-transmitter pairs 2. Four or more receiver-transmitter pairs. Send logs, comments, anecdotes, pictures, etc. to J.D. "Mac" Mac Aulay, WQ8U at wq8u at arrl.net Full details at: http://classicexchange.org/sep17/sep17ann.html Questions? email me! CU on the air for CX! 73, Howie WB2AWQ/7 From kenw8ek at gmail.com Mon Sep 4 08:54:38 2017 From: kenw8ek at gmail.com (Ken, W8EK) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2017 08:54:38 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] 2 m multimode, ant tuner, filters, PSs, Mics and more FS Message-ID: <21d53891-07a9-0c0f-df03-2df5f42b9231@gmail.com> Miscellaneous Kenwood Items For Sale: Two meter Multimode Transceiver, Antenna Tuner, Crystal Filters, Linear Amplifier Switching Cables, CTCSS Subaudible tone encoder/decoder, HT accessories, Power Supplies, 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 AT-440 Automatic Antenna Tuner: The Kenwood AT-440 automatic antenna tuner is the internal tuner used in the TS-440. Many of the TS-440's came with the AT-440 installed, and were then designated as a TS-440 S/AT. Some of them did not have the internal tuner. If your TS-440 did not have the tuner installed, this is your opportunity to get one. This package includes the antenna tuner, along with the cables and hardware needed to install it. This one works fine. Only $95. . . 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 PS-50 Heavy Duty Power Supply: The Kenwood PS-50 power supply provides 13.8 VDC at 20 Amps (continuous for one hour). It features large heat sinks and has a flip-out tilt stand. The rear panel has a prewired cable with a 6 pin molex plug as used by many Kenwood/Icom/Yeasu rigs. There are also lower amperage terminals (up to 16 Amps) useful for VHF/UHF radios, miscellaneous accessories, etc. Output voltage regulation is ? 0.7V. Ripple voltage is less than 20 mV rms at 13.8 VDC 20 Amp. Input is 120 VAC 60 Hz. 7 x 4.25 x 12.5 inches. This power supply matches many Kenwood radios, including the Kenwood TS-440S, TS-430, TS-450, and many more. This particular unit works 100%. It looks like it just came out of the box, new. I can not find a scratch or defect on it. You will not find a nicer one! With paper work for $120. . 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 MC-43, as above, in excellent condition, but not like new. $35 . . 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 w3frg1 at gmail.com Mon Sep 4 11:33:11 2017 From: w3frg1 at gmail.com (Tom-W3FRG) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2017 11:33:11 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] Auto Tune Antenna 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* Full details on QRZ under W3FRG Accept PayPal, MO, Cash or Personal Check. Contact Tom: w3frg1 at gmail dot com From gvsmith5 at frontier.com Tue Sep 5 05:53:44 2017 From: gvsmith5 at frontier.com (Gary V. Smith) Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2017 05:53:44 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] TH-F6A Bluetooth Capable? Message-ID: <20170905095419.8696A175968@filter01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net> I see that the TH-F6A HT has "wireless remote control function". Is that the same as Bluetooth capable? 73, Gary - W6GVS From jimw7ry at gmail.com Tue Sep 5 07:47:38 2017 From: jimw7ry at gmail.com (Jim W7RY) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2017 06:47:38 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] TH-F6A Bluetooth Capable? In-Reply-To: <20170905095419.8696A175968@filter01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net> References: <20170905095419.8696A175968@filter01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net> Message-ID: The F6 is too old to have Bluetooth. Not sure what wireless remote control function is. May be able to remotely program it. Had several of them but never used that either. 73 Jim W7RY -----Original Message----- From: Gary V. Smith Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 4:53 AM To: kenwood at mailman.qth.net Subject: [Kenwood] TH-F6A Bluetooth Capable? I see that the TH-F6A HT has "wireless remote control function". Is that the same as Bluetooth capable? 73, Gary - W6GVS ______________________________________________________________ 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 w9bu_lists at rlburns.net Tue Sep 5 12:05:39 2017 From: w9bu_lists at rlburns.net (Bob Burns W9BU) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2017 12:05:39 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] TH-F6A Bluetooth Capable? In-Reply-To: <20170905095419.8696A175968@filter01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net> References: <20170905095419.8696A175968@filter01.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net> Message-ID: On 9/5/2017 5:53 AM, Gary V. Smith wrote: > I see that the TH-F6A HT has "wireless remote control function". Is > that the same as Bluetooth capable? The TH-F6A does not have Bluetooth. The "wireless remote control" feature is described on page 43 of the Instruction Manual. It refers to using the TH-F6A to remotely control a Kenwood mobile radio that has remote control functionality. Remember, the TH-F6A first hit the market about 16 years ago and Kenwood's mobile line has changed considerably since then. I don't know if any of their current mobiles can be remotely controlled. Bob... From ka0azs at earthlink.net Tue Sep 5 12:21:53 2017 From: ka0azs at earthlink.net (Randy Allen - KA0AZS) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2017 12:21:53 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [Kenwood] TH-F6A Bluetooth Capable? Message-ID: <24927845.6357.1504628514430@elwamui-mouette.atl.sa.earthlink.net> My TH-72 is roughly the same vintage and it has the ability to control my TM-D700 mobile as well as some of the Kenwood HF radios over a simplex frequency. I tested it once to see how it worked and have never used it in actual day to day or special event operations. Perhaps that is what you are looking at? Randy Allen, KA0AZS -----Original Message----- >From: Jim W7RY >Sent: Sep 5, 2017 7:47 AM >To: kenwood at mailman.qth.net, "Gary V. Smith" >Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TH-F6A Bluetooth Capable? > >The F6 is too old to have Bluetooth. Not sure what wireless remote control >function is. May be able to remotely program it. Had several of them but >never used that either. > >73 >Jim W7RY > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Gary V. Smith >Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 4:53 AM >To: kenwood at mailman.qth.net >Subject: [Kenwood] TH-F6A Bluetooth Capable? > >I see that the TH-F6A HT has "wireless remote control function". Is >that the same as Bluetooth capable? > >73, >Gary - W6GVS > >______________________________________________________________ >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 > >______________________________________________________________ >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 tclinard at hotmail.com Tue Sep 5 13:12:59 2017 From: tclinard at hotmail.com (Terry Clinard) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2017 17:12:59 +0000 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS-870S RF Power out adjust Message-ID: Can anyone tell me which coil or variable capacitor to tweak for increasing the output power on my rig that only goes to 85 watts key down? I need to adjust the power out to about 110 watts. Which board is it and which component to adjust. Terry Clinard WA8OPR ph. 248-752-6733 From clif at avvid.com Tue Sep 5 14:07:59 2017 From: clif at avvid.com (Clif Holland) Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2017 13:07:59 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS-870S RF Power out adjust In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6aff5169-8956-df69-5be9-64598a22f4d4@avvid.com> DO NOT tweak the power until you verify the 870 is getting 13.8v in CW TX mode. Also use a good external wattmeter. For whatever reason the 870 is sensitive to input voltage and when it drops below abt 13v the power starts dropping. You have to measure the voltage AT THE RADIO to account for drop in the power cord. Clif Holland KA5IPF www.avvid.com 214-850-0973 On 9/5/2017 12:12 PM, Terry Clinard wrote: > Can anyone tell me which coil or variable capacitor to tweak for increasing the output power on my rig that only goes to 85 watts key down? I need to adjust the power out to about 110 watts. Which board is it and which component to adjust. > > Terry Clinard WA8OPR ph. 248-752-6733 > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 af5cc2 at gmail.com Sat Sep 9 16:14:54 2017 From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger) Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2017 15:14:54 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] FS: Kenwood TS2000 Nifry manual and amp control cable Message-ID: I have for sale the Nifty Mini Manual for the Kenwood TS2000. 17 laminated and spiral bound pages describing basic operation of the TS2000. These sell new for $20 plus shipping, I am asking $12 shipped. I also have an amplifier control cable for the TS2000. It has the 7 pin DIN connector on one end, and phono plugs for RELAY and ALC on the other end. It is around 6 feet long. I am asking $13 shipped for it. I can take paypal/check/MO. 73 John AF5CC From k4wgd47 at gmail.com Mon Sep 11 15:21:11 2017 From: k4wgd47 at gmail.com (wg davis) Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:21:11 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS-950s & a L4B Message-ID: Mrng. Guys, My half-Brother has a newer radio and has just put his L4B back in service (since he gave my SB-201 back to me).. I was looking online and discovered that using the L4B could cause 2 different problems; if U can believe what one can read on the Web.. I told Floyd that one side of the Vox Relay connector has 24 Vdc or more on it.. He has had this amp over 30 years and had never heard this, discovered that is has Vdc after U take it off of Standby.. That is not good, in my opinion.. The 2nd. thing is something about there being a delay from when the Transmitter is keyed to when the L4B is keyed (my words/ term could be wrong).. Some people are concerned about there being a ohms/ impedance mismatch for short period of time.. And some others are not concerned.. Do U know where we could get 2 or 3 of the connectors that are used at the Vox Relay connector; it is 2 straight pins.. -- 73, K4WGD From elespe at lisco.com Mon Sep 11 17:58:58 2017 From: elespe at lisco.com (Paul Kraemer) Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 16:58:58 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS-950s & a L4B In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <36F4375EF19D4E1B8D55A526E0FC4300@PaulKraemerPC> #1 You can get a VOX2RCA adapter from Harbach that replaces the obsolete Drake connector with RCA jack. The fact that there is 24vdc present at the key jack can be remedied by either an interface device or a soft key in the amp #2 ALL old amps exhibit some delay in keying that only shows up when keying with a new solid state rig unless the rig has a time delay in it. Kenwood included this delay in some of their transceivers to allow better interface with the TL-922 amp. Bottom line is it takes time for the antenna relay to close. 17ms is best case in the L4B. It can be worse because Drake used simple half wave supply for the relay and probably minimal filter capacity. If the transceiver is fast there will be rf present before the antenna relay in the amp operates. I use an FT-950 that is particularly bad that way. About once a year I have to clean the rf burn off antenna relay in a linear. The problem shows as receive drop out. Some enthusiasts have devised work arounds for this---none real easy I know of. I addressed these issues and others in my ES4L4B soft start / key / bias module available from Harbach and Nationwide. After the installation the relay still takes 17ms to operate but at least it is consistent. The key jack voltage will be less than 12vdc, safe for even an Icom. The resting plate current will be reduced a lot saving much power that was otherwise wasted in heat. And there is a soft start. Paul K0UYA -----Original Message----- From: wg davis Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 2:21 PM To: Kenwood Reflector Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood TS-950s & a L4B Mrng. Guys, My half-Brother has a newer radio and has just put his L4B back in service (since he gave my SB-201 back to me).. I was looking online and discovered that using the L4B could cause 2 different problems; if U can believe what one can read on the Web.. I told Floyd that one side of the Vox Relay connector has 24 Vdc or more on it.. He has had this amp over 30 years and had never heard this, discovered that is has Vdc after U take it off of Standby.. That is not good, in my opinion.. The 2nd. thing is something about there being a delay from when the Transmitter is keyed to when the L4B is keyed (my words/ term could be wrong).. Some people are concerned about there being a ohms/ impedance mismatch for short period of time.. And some others are not concerned.. Do U know where we could get 2 or 3 of the connectors that are used at the Vox Relay connector; it is 2 straight pins.. -- 73, K4WGD ______________________________________________________________ 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 af5cc2 at gmail.com Wed Sep 13 15:12:42 2017 From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger) Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:12:42 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] FS: Kenwood VS-3 voice synthesizer Message-ID: I have for sale a Kenwood VS-3 voice synthesizer which announces frequency and a few other radio settings as well. It works in the Kenwood TS2000 and TS570 series of radios. These sell new for $39.95 plus shipping. I am asking $22 shipped for it and can take paypal/check/MO. 73 John AF5CC From kn3c at arrl.net Fri Sep 15 17:10:30 2017 From: kn3c at arrl.net (Rick Markey) Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:10:30 -0700 Subject: [Kenwood] TS-930S Question Message-ID: <155668424a4f8671c7cb327872a8b2aa@arrl.net> I just "inherited" a Kenwood TS-930S which seems to work just fine. Someone replaced the meter lamps with blue LEDs which is a nice touch. However there is a cable that has been added that hangs out the back of the radio. It has a DB9 connector and three wires are connected. Presumably this is an aftermarket RS-232 connection? The wire runs underneath the speaker and I have not taken the radio apart to see where it is connected. Just wondered if anyone on the list had seen this and might have a clue as to what it is? There was no documentation with the radio other than a copy of the manual, so I have no idea what modifications may have been made to it. Thanks, Rick, KN3C From fortra at siol.net Fri Sep 15 17:32:57 2017 From: fortra at siol.net (Nermi Bajramovic) Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2017 23:32:57 +0200 Subject: [Kenwood] Db 9 Message-ID: <20170915213257.5951567.77127.32247@siol.net> From clif at avvid.com Fri Sep 15 17:45:40 2017 From: clif at avvid.com (Clif Holland) Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2017 16:45:40 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] TS-930S Question In-Reply-To: <155668424a4f8671c7cb327872a8b2aa@arrl.net> References: <155668424a4f8671c7cb327872a8b2aa@arrl.net> Message-ID: <2deb4c14-bedb-1a33-8d58-2e9171cc0b0b@avvid.com> That would normally indicate it has the Piexx digital unit installed. That's the only way to get computer control on the 930. A nice upgrade. ? Go to www.piexx.com Clif Holland KA5IPF www.avvid.com 214-850-0973 On 9/15/2017 4:10 PM, Rick Markey wrote: > I just "inherited" a Kenwood TS-930S which seems to work just fine. > Someone replaced the meter lamps with blue LEDs which is a nice touch. > > However there is a cable that has been added that hangs out the back of > the radio. It has a DB9 connector and three wires are connected. > Presumably this is an aftermarket RS-232 connection? The wire runs > underneath the speaker and I have not taken the radio apart to see where > it is connected. > > Just wondered if anyone on the list had seen this and might have a clue > as to what it is? There was no documentation with the radio other than > a copy of the manual, so I have no idea what modifications may have been > made to it. > > Thanks, > > Rick, KN3C > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 wa6nhc at gmail.com Fri Sep 15 21:18:36 2017 From: wa6nhc at gmail.com (Rick WA6NHC) Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:18:36 -0700 Subject: [Kenwood] TS-930S Question In-Reply-To: <155668424a4f8671c7cb327872a8b2aa@arrl.net> References: <155668424a4f8671c7cb327872a8b2aa@arrl.net> Message-ID: <2da5e2b6-b701-1d43-2b93-eea10e5b5550@gmail.com> It's likely a serial interface to SOME of the controls, very basic stuff (power, freq reading/setting, no audio).? I'm presuming it's the same as in my TS-940.? I haven't used it in years, (now using Elecraft) so I don't remember what all it allowed.? I do remember that the baud rate was pretty slow, like 9600 bps. Rick wa6nhc/7 On 9/15/2017 2:10 PM, Rick Markey wrote: > I just "inherited" a Kenwood TS-930S which seems to work just fine. > Someone replaced the meter lamps with blue LEDs which is a nice touch. > > However there is a cable that has been added that hangs out the back of > the radio. It has a DB9 connector and three wires are connected. > Presumably this is an aftermarket RS-232 connection? The wire runs > underneath the speaker and I have not taken the radio apart to see where > it is connected. > > Just wondered if anyone on the list had seen this and might have a clue > as to what it is? There was no documentation with the radio other than > a copy of the manual, so I have no idea what modifications may have been > made to it. > > Thanks, > > Rick, KN3C > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 gharmon at idworld.net Sat Sep 16 20:08:29 2017 From: gharmon at idworld.net (Gary H. Harmon, Jr.) Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2017 19:08:29 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] TMG-707 Knob Message-ID: Need the small knob that fits inside the larger knob. Thanks and 73, Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK - HAM Radio and ATARI Archaeologist 6003 Archwood San Antonio, TX 78239-1504 (210) 657-1549 (210) 884-6926 (210) 657-1549 gharmon at idworld.net "Retirement = Every day is a Saturday except Sunday" http://www.grissomroadcoc.org From TVComlGuy at aol.com Thu Sep 21 13:43:44 2017 From: TVComlGuy at aol.com (TVComlGuy at aol.com) Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:43:44 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] Need info on TS-830S Message-ID: <2795ce.21c562.46f55450@aol.com> Good afternoon to the group, I have a Kenwood TS-830S that receives well but does not transmit. The driver and the output tubes are good, but no output. I know this sounds vague, but I'm more used to tube equipment than solid state or hybrid gear. Any help on where to start would be appreciated. 73// Ron KB0WAR From elespe at lisco.com Thu Sep 21 15:40:29 2017 From: elespe at lisco.com (Paul Kraemer) Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:40:29 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Need info on TS-830S In-Reply-To: <2795ce.21c562.46f55450@aol.com> References: <2795ce.21c562.46f55450@aol.com> Message-ID: Operate the PROC switch numerous times to clean it Then try Paul K0UYA -----Original Message----- From: Ron Hinze via Kenwood Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 12:43 PM To: kenwood at mailman.qth.net Subject: [Kenwood] Need info on TS-830S Good afternoon to the group, I have a Kenwood TS-830S that receives well but does not transmit. The driver and the output tubes are good, but no output. I know this sounds vague, but I'm more used to tube equipment than solid state or hybrid gear. Any help on where to start would be appreciated. 73// Ron KB0WAR ______________________________________________________________ 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 af5cc2 at gmail.com Thu Sep 21 18:19:48 2017 From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger) Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 17:19:48 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] FS: Set of DIN plugs for TS2000 and others Message-ID: I have the set of 3 DIN plugs that comes with the TS2000 for sale. These are the 13 pin ACC connector, and the 7 and 8 pin DIN connectors as well. These are new, never used, and I am asking $15 shipped for them in the US. I can take paypal/check/MO. 73 John AF5CC From K3AC at aol.com Thu Sep 21 23:42:17 2017 From: K3AC at aol.com (K3AC at aol.com) Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 23:42:17 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] Need info on TS-830S Message-ID: <428b5f.2ba7d101.46f5e098@aol.com> If the Rx section is working normally, it sounds like you might have a problem with the HV supply to the finals and driver. If the HV caps have never been replaced, they may have gone bad on you - a common problem with the KW hybrids after so many years. If your receiver section is working, then I'd get a service manual and check all the voltages of the pins of the 12BY7 and 6146b's. Remember - there's 600-700VDC on the plates of the finals which can be lethal so you need to be very careful troubleshooting the final cage. 73, Bob, K3AC In a message dated 9/21/2017 1:48:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kenwood at mailman.qth.net writes: Good afternoon to the group, I have a Kenwood TS-830S that receives well but does not transmit. The driver and the output tubes are good, but no output. I know this sounds vague, but I'm more used to tube equipment than solid state or hybrid gear. Any help on where to start would be appreciated. 73// Ron KB0WAR ______________________________________________________________ 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 ne2i at yahoo.com Thu Sep 21 23:50:33 2017 From: ne2i at yahoo.com (George Cortez) Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 03:50:33 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Kenwood] Need info on TS-830S In-Reply-To: <428b5f.2ba7d101.46f5e098@aol.com> References: <428b5f.2ba7d101.46f5e098@aol.com> Message-ID: <1696083216.92140.1506052234008@mail.yahoo.com> Clean the wafer switches in the band switch.George NE2I Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 10:43 PM, Bob via Kenwood wrote: If the Rx section is working normally, it sounds like you might have a? problem with the HV supply to the finals and driver. If the HV caps have never? been replaced, they may have gone bad on you - a common problem with the KW hybrids after so many years.? If your receiver section is working, then I'd? get a service manual and check all the voltages of the pins of the 12BY7 and? 6146b's. Remember - there's 600-700VDC on the plates of the finals which can be? lethal so you need to be very careful troubleshooting the final cage. 73, Bob, K3AC In a message dated 9/21/2017 1:48:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,? kenwood at mailman.qth.net writes: Good? afternoon to the group, I have a Kenwood TS-830S that receives well but? does not transmit.? The driver and the output tubes are good,? but no output.? I know this? sounds vague, but I'm more used to? tube equipment than solid state or hybrid? gear.? Any help on? where to start would be appreciated. 73// Ron? KB0WAR ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 jimw7ry at gmail.com Fri Sep 22 07:05:23 2017 From: jimw7ry at gmail.com (Jim W7RY) Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 06:05:23 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Need info on TS-830S In-Reply-To: <1696083216.92140.1506052234008@mail.yahoo.com> References: <428b5f.2ba7d101.46f5e098@aol.com> <1696083216.92140.1506052234008@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <952F0AD379C5469B96853EB8E72FAC05@JimsLaptop> Also check for a band switch that is out of sync with tank band switch. The insulated couplers can break and slip, getting the tank out of sync with the others. 73 Jim W7RY -----Original Message----- From: George Cortez via Kenwood Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 10:50 PM To: kenwood at mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Need info on TS-830S Clean the wafer switches in the band switch.George NE2I Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 10:43 PM, Bob via Kenwood wrote: If the Rx section is working normally, it sounds like you might have a problem with the HV supply to the finals and driver. If the HV caps have never been replaced, they may have gone bad on you - a common problem with the KW hybrids after so many years. If your receiver section is working, then I'd get a service manual and check all the voltages of the pins of the 12BY7 and 6146b's. Remember - there's 600-700VDC on the plates of the finals which can be lethal so you need to be very careful troubleshooting the final cage. 73, Bob, K3AC In a message dated 9/21/2017 1:48:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kenwood at mailman.qth.net writes: Good afternoon to the group, I have a Kenwood TS-830S that receives well but does not transmit. The driver and the output tubes are good, but no output. I know this sounds vague, but I'm more used to tube equipment than solid state or hybrid gear. Any help on where to start would be appreciated. 73// Ron KB0WAR ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 oldrotorheadsarge at outlook.com Fri Sep 22 14:55:10 2017 From: oldrotorheadsarge at outlook.com (Robert Bethman) Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:55:10 +0000 Subject: [Kenwood] Need info on TS-830S In-Reply-To: <428b5f.2ba7d101.46f5e098@aol.com> References: <428b5f.2ba7d101.46f5e098@aol.com> Message-ID: The Kenwood Hybrids have an issue with the 12BY7s being always fed with filament AND plate voltages that cause them to degrade. This was also an issue in Hallicrafters Receivers. Try replacing the 12BY7! Regards, N0DGN On 9/21/2017 11:42 PM, Bob via Kenwood wrote: If the Rx section is working normally, it sounds like you might have a problem with the HV supply to the finals and driver. If the HV caps have never been replaced, they may have gone bad on you - a common problem with the KW hybrids after so many years. If your receiver section is working, then I'd get a service manual and check all the voltages of the pins of the 12BY7 and 6146b's. Remember - there's 600-700VDC on the plates of the finals which can be lethal so you need to be very careful troubleshooting the final cage. 73, Bob, K3AC In a message dated 9/21/2017 1:48:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kenwood at mailman.qth.net writes: Good afternoon to the group, I have a Kenwood TS-830S that receives well but does not transmit. The driver and the output tubes are good, but no output. I know this sounds vague, but I'm more used to tube equipment than solid state or hybrid gear. Any help on where to start would be appreciated. 73// Ron KB0WAR ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 holden7471 at msn.com Sun Sep 24 13:24:55 2017 From: holden7471 at msn.com (howard holden) Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 17:24:55 +0000 Subject: [Kenwood] Fall 2017 AM/SSB Classic Exchange Message-ID: The AM-SSB-FM CX will run from 1300 UTC October 1 to 0800 UTC October 2, 2017 ?(9 AM Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 AM Eastern Time Monday) AND ?from 1300 UTC October 3 to 0800 UTC October 4, 2017 ?(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 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. The CX is a no-pressure contest celebrating the older commercial and homebrew equipment that was the pride and joy of ham shacks many decades ago. The object is to encourage restoration, operation and enjoyment of this older Classic equipment. However, you need not operate a Classic rig to participate in the CX. YOU MAY USE ANY RIG in the contest although new gear is a distinct scoring disadvantage. You can still work the "great ones" with modern equipment. There are new Bonus Scores for using the same model rigs as your Novice station and for using an RME receiver and for using a WRL transmitter. Awards will be given in two classes: 1. Three or fewer receiver-transmitter pairs 2. Four or more receiver-transmitter pairs. Send logs, comments, anecdotes, pictures, etc. to J.D. "Mac" Mac Aulay, WQ8U at wq8u at arrl.net ?Full details at: http://classicexchange.org/sep17/sep17ann.html Questions? email me! CU on the air for CX! 73, Howie WB2AWQ/7 From af5cc2 at gmail.com Thu Sep 28 19:50:43 2017 From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger) Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:50:43 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Sky Command Help Message-ID: I have a Kenwood TS2000 and a Kenwood TH-D7AG HT that I am trying to get to work on Sky Command, but with no luck yet. I have different callsigns for the transponder (AF5CC-11) and Commander (AF5CC-10). I have both radios on the same frequencies for both bands, 440.000 and 145.990, no tone-squelch or repeater splits turned on. They both have the same Sky Command tone (88.5). On the TS2000 I have the UHF frequency on the subreceiver, the 2 meter frequency on the main receiver, and the PTT and CRTL are both on the subreceiver. Both receivers are squelched. I put the TS2000 into transponder mode via Menu 62E. The TNC on the TS2000 is set to 1200. I then put the TH-D7A into Sky Command mode as the Commander. It first says "Starting TNC" or something like that, and then "PUSH [0] KEY TO START COMMANDER". When I push the 0 key I see it send a brief transmission but then it stays on that screen. It finally beeps after a few seconds, but it never goes further than that 1 screen. >From what I can find in the manuals, my setup is correct. Has anyone else had this trouble? What do I need to do to get Sky Command to work? BTW I love the TS2000! 73 John AF5CC From TVComlGuy at aol.com Fri Sep 29 10:16:45 2017 From: TVComlGuy at aol.com (TVComlGuy at aol.com) Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:16:45 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] Problem solved on my TS-830S Message-ID: <35c8a.ebc965.46ffafcc@aol.com> Good morning to the group, Thanks to all for responding to my plea for help on my TS-830S. Brian Harris, WA5UEK solved the no transmit problem There were two bad resistors in the rectifier board. Brian was kind enough to invite me down to his house in Fayetteville and even treated me to lunch! I not only got my radio fixed, but also made a great new friend. 73//.Ron, KB0WAR From k3ac at aol.com Fri Sep 29 13:04:42 2017 From: k3ac at aol.com (k3ac at aol.com) Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:04:42 -0400 Subject: [Kenwood] Problem solved on my TS-830S In-Reply-To: <35c8a.ebc965.46ffafcc@aol.com> References: <35c8a.ebc965.46ffafcc@aol.com> Message-ID: <15ece98e725-c0d-8703@webjas-vad222.srv.aolmail.net> Great Ron - as I originally suggested, it sounded like a HV supply issue so glad you were able to diagnose and fix it. The 830 is a sweet KW hybrid- enjoy. 73, Bob K3AC k3ac at aol.com On Friday, September 29, 2017, Ron Hinze via Kenwood wrote: Good morning to the group, Thanks to all for responding to my plea for help on my TS-830S. Brian Harris, WA5UEK solved the no transmit problem There were two bad resistors in the rectifier board. Brian was kind enough to invite me down to his house in Fayetteville and even treated me to lunch! I not only got my radio fixed, but also made a great new friend. 73//.Ron, KB0WAR ______________________________________________________________ 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 Fri Sep 29 14:26:12 2017 From: clif at avvid.com (Clif Holland) Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:26:12 -0500 Subject: [Kenwood] Problem solved on my TS-830S In-Reply-To: <35c8a.ebc965.46ffafcc@aol.com> References: <35c8a.ebc965.46ffafcc@aol.com> Message-ID: <52be153c-7010-66c0-172d-df292c0f6e10@avvid.com> Hams helping hams. Love it Clif Holland KA5IPF www.avvid.com 214-850-0973 On 9/29/2017 9:16 AM, Ron Hinze via Kenwood wrote: > Good morning to the group, > > Thanks to all for responding to my plea for help on my TS-830S. Brian > Harris, WA5UEK solved the no transmit problem There were two bad resistors > in the rectifier board. Brian was kind enough to invite me down to his > house in Fayetteville and even treated me to lunch! I not only got my radio > fixed, but also made a great new friend. > > 73//.Ron, KB0WAR > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 >