[Kenwood] TS-780 Value

Thu Jul 22 20:35:46 EDT 2004

Hi, Jack,
>> A friend has offered me an older (maybe 20 year-old)
> Kenwood TS-780 144/440 MHz all-mode transceiver. 
> It's in good electrical condition

If it's really clean cosmetically it's worth 350ドル or
so. I've seen one go at a hamfest recently for that. 
I bought one online for that. Really, really nice
radio. You will like it.
> but has no built-in PL

It's not in the manual, but... I am told a TU-4C will
plug into this radio. They can still be found, too. 
It gives you a single tone per band. Of course, since
the rig only covers 430-440MHz that doesn't matter to
an American on 70cm.
I have a TU-4C on the way for mine. I'll let you know
how it works out.
> and no microphone.

The standard hand mic. is an MC-42S. I've seen those
go in the neighborhood of 10ドル-15ドル on eBay. I get very
good audio reports with mine. The recommended desk
mic. is the MC-60S8, which is an original MC-60 (not
A) with an eight pin plug.
> The RF power output rating is 10 watts.

It will do a bit more than that in all liklihood.
> Can anyone take a guess at what 
> the value of this rig might be?

As always, that depends on condition.
FWIW, I read reviews that said this radio was deaf,
even compared to a TS-711A. Mine is anything but. 
OK, it's not as good as some newer rigs (including the
TS-790A, of course) or as quiet as some straight
analog design, but I find it to be very decent for an
'80s era rig. It's built like a tank, too.
73,
Caity
K7VO/4
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Caitlyn Máire Martin - K7VO
http://www.mizuhoradio.com/personal/k7vo
ARRL QRP-ARCI #11018 ARS #445 G-QRP #11577 AK QRP #637

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