[PVRCNC] TS-590S low output

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

Doubt this was stray RF. Most likely a manufacturing defect in devices in
the TX string or in mounting/heat-sinking in same.

There’s always one weak solid state device in a box of nnnn devices.
Unavoidable. Or a mounting that didn’t get proper torque. Yada yada.

To your other question.  Would really be a good resource on PVRC.org to
keep current a list of repair points for various rigs. Let people report
who fixed theirs.

73, Guy K2AV

On Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 11:35 PM Jim K4QPL <k4qpl2 at nc.rr.com> wrote:

> My TS-590S is a sick puppy. Got burned by stray RF in WW so brought it
> home.
>
> Strangely it receives fine. Transmit to dummy load is almost zero (about
> 1-2W on 160 and 80). Can be pushed to near normal on higher bands if the
> carrier control is advanced beyond normal drive, which is what we did as
> the
> mult radio at VP5M.
>
> The fix on K3's is simple and well documented. Anyone know of a similar fix
> for the Kenwood?
>
> If not, what about recommendations for repair shop?
>
> Being a low value radio I'm hoping the TS-590S isn't in the same category
> as
> a toasted TV, toaster or microwave that's cheaper to replace than repair-or
> sell to an SWL!
>
> All advice appreciated.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim, K4QPL
>
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