[Kenwood] "New" TS-940S

Tue Jul 12 09:04:25 EDT 2005

I would be interested also, I also bought a beautiful TS-940S but 
alas, three days later it started acting up and the receiver is dead, 
and the former owner won't respond to any emails.
At 07:45 AM 7/12/2005, Philip Neidlinger wrote:
>I have an immaculate 940 on the way to my shack, 6 million series serial
>number. I really like the radio, both for its performance when operating
>properly, and just the looks of it. The 950SDX may be the best ever of
>Kenwood's amateur rigs, but it doesn't look as pretty as a 940. I'm
>really into big radios and boatanchors---at 40 lbs the 940 qualifies. I
>just sold my 756PRO Icom....the front end was as wide as a front door
>due to no filtering at an early IF stage. Frankly, the current crop of
>has radios has a goodly percentage of units that remind one of a
>consumer VCR....lots of plastic here and there, and thin gauge sheet
>metal for the enclosure.
>>Yes I know the 850 is probably a better rig, but I like to have an
>analog meter on my radios.
>>However, I am aware of the common problems this rig has by doing a bit
>of research on this forum and others. In the event I ever need service,
>does anyone know of a technician who specializes in Kenwood radios you
>could recommend? The major manufacturers service centers are problematic
>at times. I also understand that the guy who runs Avvid has retired.
>>Wish me luck.
>>Philip
>KA4KOE
>>>>>______________________________________________________________
>Kenwood mailing list
>Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/kenwood
>Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html
>Post: mailto:Kenwood at mailman.qth.net
>>>--
>No virus found in this incoming message.
>Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
>Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.12/46 - Release Date: 7/11/2005

Cecil Bayona
KD5NWA
www.qrpradio.com
'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then 
beat you with experience.' 