[Kenwood] TS-940 FS

[Ken, W8EK]

Kenwood TS-940 HF Transceiver For Sale:

The TS-940 S/AT is an HF transceiver that covers 160
thru 10 meters, including the WARC bands.  It has a
built in 120 V AC power supply.

More info about it can be obtained at
https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/ts940s.html

This particular rig will receive and transmit, but not
the way that it should.  I am sure it has had a "golden
screwdriver" taken to it because
1) It puts out over 150 watts, with 175 watts on some bands,
as read by an external wattmeter on a dummy load.
2) When switching between USB and LSB, the background white
noise should sound the same if all is set correctly.  It does not
on this rig, indicating the passband has shifted.
3) Receive sensitivity MAY be low.  When listening in the work
room on a piece of wire, I could hear signals, but they seemed
very weak.  Of course the bands have been terrible, and the
wire was not the best antenna.

There may be other things that are out of alignment as well.
I would recommend a complete A to Z alignment, and then I think
all will be well.

Cosmetically, I would rate if as an 8 or 8.5.  The mode buttons
show wear, as does the antenna tuner button.  Others look nice.

I have an original box for a TS-930, which should work fine for
the 940.

This rig is priced at $250 to let you take care of what is needed.
It includes power cord, hand mic, and a CD with both operating
and service manuals on it.  Shipping is not included; actually
I would prefer pick up near Ocala, FL.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK at FLHam.net or W8EK at arrl.net
Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400