[Kenwood] Kenwood Digest, Vol 166, Issue 1

Wed Sep 25 20:41:23 EDT 2019

Looking for two sets of four feet for Kenwood SP-940 speaker.
Contact at AG6C1 at gee mail.
Thank you,
Ed McCann
AG6CX
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>> 1. AUTO TUNE Connectors (Tom-W3FRG)
> 2. Miscellaneous Kenwood Items, Parts, and Pieces FS (Ken, W8EK)
> 3. Kenwood Mics FS (Ken, W8EK)
> 4. VHF/UHF Transceivers FS (Ken, W8EK)
> 5. Fall 2019 CW Classic Exchange (howard holden)
> 6. 520/820 vfo (RAY FRIESS)
> 7. TM-V7A Power On Problem (Rick Markey, KN3C)
> 8. Re: TM-V7A Power On Problem (John)
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>> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 08:29:31 -0400
> From: Tom-W3FRG <w3frg1 at gmail.com>
> To: kenwood at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Kenwood] AUTO TUNE Connectors
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>> 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. Full details on my W3FRG QRZ Web site.
>> *Free Domestic Shipping* Accept PayPal, MO, Cash or Personal Check.
> Contact Tom: w3frg1 at gmail dot com for more info.
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>> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2019 16:18:56 -0400
> From: "Ken, W8EK" <kenw8ek at gmail.com>
> To: Kenwood List <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Kenwood] Miscellaneous Kenwood Items, Parts, and Pieces FS
> Message-ID: <448aa16d-84af-81f5-98d9-b273d8154e8f at gmail.com>
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>>> Crystals, Extension Feet, Phone patch, Cables, Parts, Manuals and more 
> For Sale:
>> .
>> I have a set of three crystals that are used to
> return the Kenwood Hybrid rigs to 10 meters,
> after they have had the original crystals changed
> to 11 meters.
> Specifically, they are HC-25 crystals for 33.50,
> 34.00, and 34.50 MHz. They are labeled as for the
> TS-820, but I think all of the hybrids use the same
> frequencies.
>> These crystals are 12ドル each, or 35ドル for the set of three.
>> .
>> Kenwood "Extension Feet"
>> These are round extensions that go on the front feet of many Kenwood 
> rigs to raise the front about 3/4 inch. They are about 1 1/4 inches 
> in diameter, and include the hardware.
>> These came from a TS-520, but I am sure they fit many more rigs -- 
> probably most of them that have round feet in the front.
>> 12ドル for the pair.
>> .
>> Kenwood PC-1 Phone Patch:
>> The Kenwood PC-1 phone patch provides a connection
> between the transceiver and a telephone line. It is
> designed to provide high isolation between receiver
> input and transmitter output.
>> Impedance levels (nominal):
> Line 600 ohm
> Receiver Input 8 ohms
> Speaker Output 8 ohms
> Microphone 50k ohms
>> Microphone input and output is 4 pin.
> 6 x 2.25 x 5.75 inches.
>> This one works fine and looks fine.
>> Only 25ドル.
>> .
>> 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ドル.
>> Cable as above, but with ALC line in addition to T/R switching.
> 20ドル
>> .
>> I still have a few parts left from parting out a TS-440.
>> The following are presently available:
>> Front panel PC board (includes digital display,
> S meter, push buttons, etc., including the metal work
> that it is all mounted to) 50ドル
>> Front plastic panel 15ドル
>> Power switch and bulbs
>> A flock of internal cables
>> I also have some other minor parts.
>> Please let me know what you need,
> and we can go from there.
>> .
>> Original Manuals for Kenwood equipment For Sale:
>> All manuals are in nice condition, for Kenwood equipment.
> All are Operating manuals unless otherwise specified.
>> TH-21 2 m HT 8ドル
> TH-22/42 HT, cover stained 6ドル
> TH-215/315/415 HT for 2 m, 220 MHz, 440 MHz 10ドル
> TH-225 2 m HT, 12ドル
> TL-922 Linear Amplifier 20ドル
> TM-221/421 2 m or 440 MHz mobile 12ドル
> TM-241/441/541 mobile FM transceivers
> ...For 2 m, 440 MHz, & 1200 MHz 12ドル
> TM-261/461 2m or 440 MHz mobile 12ドル
> TM-621/721 Dual Bander 12ドル
> TM-V7A dual bander 10ドル
> TR-2400 2 m HT, 12ドル
> TR-2500 2 m HT, 12ドル
> Service manual for TR-2600 2 m HT 12ドル
> TS-430 HF Transceiver 15ドル
> TS-450 "External Control" (not operating manual) 7ドル
> TS-570 S / D HF Transceiver 20ドル
> TS-940 HF Transceiver, in plastic sleeves and nice binder 20ドル
> TW-4000 dual band mobile 15ドル
> TW-4100 dual band mobile 15ドル
>> 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ドル
> BC-5 DC to DC quick charger 2ドル
> DC-21 Dc-DC Converter 2ドル
> LF-30A Low Pass Filter 4ドル
> MC-30 & MC-35 hand microphones 4ドル
> MC-50 Desk Microphone 4ドル
> MS-1 mobile stand 3ドル
> PB-1, PB-2, PB-3, & PB-4 battery packs 2ドル
> PB-21 Battery Pack 2ドル
> PB-24 battery pack for TR-2400 2ドル
> PB-25 H battery pack for TR-2500 2ドル
> PS-6 power supply 5ドル
> PS-30 power supply 4ドル
> SC-8 / 8T Soft Case 2ドル
> SMC-24 speaker mic 2ドル
> SMC-25 speaker mic 2ドル
> SP-820 Speaker 2ドル
>> These are original 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ドル 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
>> .
>>> 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
>>>> .
>>>>>> .
>>> ------------------------------
>> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2019 16:59:34 -0400
> From: "Ken, W8EK" <kenw8ek at gmail.com>
> To: Kenwood List <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood Mics FS
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>>> Kenwood Desk and Hand Microphones,
> and HT Speaker Mic For Sale:
>> .
>> Kenwood MC-60 A Desk Microphone:
>> The Kenwood MC-60 A has been a popular desk mic
> for many years. It has a communication type dynamic
> unidirectional moving coil type mic element.
> It features UP-DOWN tuning and a built-in pre-amp.
> There is a PTT switch that also has a lock feature.
>> The mic impedance may be set for 50K ohms or
> 500 ohms.
> The frequency response is 150 Hz-10 kHz with the
> preamp off and 200 Hz- 7 kHz with the preamp on.
>> The heavy zinc die-cast base provides extra stability.
>> The preamp requires two AA cells which are mounted
> through the bottom of the base, but are not needed
> with most Kenwood rigs that provide a DC voltage
> in the mic connector.
>> It has a round 8 pin plug.
>> Cosmetically, I do not find a scratch on this one;
> there is slight wear near the PTT switch. This one
> also has a nice large gray wind sock, along with
> paper work for only 95ドル.
>> .
>> Alinco EMS-14 Deluxe Desk Microphone
>> Alinco EMS-14 Desk Microphones are a perfect
> match for your Alinco base station, but it also has
> the same connection as Kenwood and will work
> great with Kenwood rigs. Round 8 pin connector.
>> It has a momentary PTT and a PTT lock, along with
> up-down frequency buttons.
>> Your rig supplies power to the microphone element
> and to the transmit-indicator LED. Microphone
> audio contour is switchable for SSB/FM, and a gain
> control under the base lets you adjust the microphone
> output.
>> Non-skid rubber feet help to keep your microphone
> right where you want it.
>> This one works 100% and looks like it just came out
> of the box new. MSRP is 180,ドル but they usually
> sell for 120ドル. Buy this one, with paper work, for 80ドル.
>> .
>> Kenwood MC-43 Hand Microphone:
>> The Kenwood MC-43 is the standard hand microphone
> that comes with most of Kenwood's radios when new.
> It has a round 8 pin connector, and is a dynamic
> microphone.
>> It has up and down buttons on the top to change
> frequency, as well as the PTT switch on the side.
>> This one works 100% and appears to be close
> to new.
>> With paper work for only 35ドル.
>> .
>>> Hand Microphone with round 8 pin plug for Kenwood, Alinco, etc.
>> This hand mic works great on most Kenwood rigs with the
> round 8 pin connector, such as the TS-440, TM-241,
> TM-2530, TW-4000, and others, including Alinco and ADI.
> It says "Electret Condenser Mic" on the back, and
> "Kenwood" on the front, with no model number.
>> Basically, this mic functions like an MC-43, with a couple
> more features. It has the mic and PTT switch; it also has
> up/down switches on the top. There are four "extra" buttons
> labeled Call, VFO, MR, and PF. What these four buttons do
> depends on the rig. There is also a "Lock" switch on the back.
>> Regardless if you use the four extra buttons or not, you
> still have a mic that works like an MC-43.
>> This mic works fine, and looks like new. I am guessing it
> came with a rig, and was immediately put in the drawer,
> and never used. 30ドル
>> .
>> SMC-30 Speaker Microphone
>> Fits TH-21, TH-41, TH-215, TH-225, TH-415, TR-2600, and many
> other Kenwood HTs. It has 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm plugs molded
> together. It works fine, and is in good condition. 20ドル
>> .
>> 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
>>>> .
>>>>>> .
>>> ------------------------------
>> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2019 12:38:28 -0400
> From: "Ken, W8EK" <kenw8ek at gmail.com>
> To: Kenwood List <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Kenwood] VHF/UHF Transceivers FS
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>>> VHF and UHF transceivers For Sale:
>> .
>> Kenwood TS-790A, Dual Band Multimode Transceiver
>> The Kenwood TS-790A is a combination of two
> high-performance all-mode transceivers rolled
> into one! 2 meters and 70 cm are built-in.
> Modes of operation include USB, LSB, CW and FM.
> Power on 2 meters is 45 watts FM/35 watts SSB.
> On 440 it is 40 watts FM/30 watts SSB.
>> The TS-790A is the ideal radio for the serious
> satellite, moonbounce or grid square DX operator.
>> There are dual digital VFOs for each band.
> It requires 12 VDC at 15 Amps.
> 13 x 4.72 x 13 inches, 20.3 lbs.
>> Features:
> All Mode
> Dual Display
> 59 Memories
> RIT
> IF Shift
> Speech Processor
> RF Power Control
> Full Duplex Cross-band
> Dual Digital VFO's
> Keypad Entry
> Priority Alert
> CW Filter
> Repeater Reverse
> Memory Scroll
>> This one works 100% and looks really great.
> It includes the CTCSS Tone encoder, power cord,
> hand mic, and paper work for 575ドル.
>> .
>> Kenwood TM-261, 2 m FM Transceiver
>> The Kenwood TM-261A 2 meter transceiver. is fully
> equipped, sturdily built and supremely user-friendly.
> It provides 50 watts output (50/10/5 watts).
> All 61 memory channels can be identified
> alphanumerically.
> The TM-261A includes airband receive, public
> service and weather (receive 118 to 174 MHz),
> with auto-power off and auto repeater offset.
>> It has many scan modes.
> Size: 5.5 x 1.7 x 6.7 inches, 2.2 lbs.
> It requires 13.8 VDC at 11 Amps.
>> Features includes:
> 61 Memories
> Multi Scanning
> DTMF Memory
> Auto Power Off
> DTSS Selective Call
> CTCSS Tone Encode
> Auto Repeater Offset
> Repeater Reverse Switch
>> This one works fine and looks fine.
> Measured power out is 60/17/7 W.
>> With mobile bracket, mic, power cord and
> paper work for 95ドル.
>> .
>>>> 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
>>>> .
>>>>>> .
>>> ------------------------------
>> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2019 12:33:44 +0000
> From: howard holden <holden7471 at msn.com>
> To: kenwood <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Kenwood] Fall 2019 CW Classic Exchange
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>> The Fall 2019 CW Classic Exchange will take place Sunday Sept 15 1300Z to Sept 16 0700Z and Tuesday Sept 17 1300Z to Sept 18 0700Z
>> The CX is a no-pressure contest celebrating the older commercial and Home Brew 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.
>> 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 as your multipliers are directly related to the age of the equipment you use! However, you can still work the "great ones" with modern equipment.
>> Suggested CX Frequencies for CW (+/- QRM)
> 160M 80M 40M 20M 15M 10M 6M 2M
> 1.810 3.545 7.045 14.045 21.045 28.045 50.095 144.100
>> The Fall 2019 bonus: Ten-Tec! 500 Points for each transmitter, receiver, transceiver, amplifier, or VFO! 2000 points max for each bonus per mode.
>> For full details, rules, and logging submissions, visit the CX website:
> http://www.classicexchange.org/sep19/Fall_2019_CX_Rules.pdf
>> Questions? Contact:
> Mark k3msb at arrl.net<mailto:k3msb at arrl.net>
> Ron k2rp at arrl.net<mailto:k2rp at arrl.net>
> (or you can contact me WB2AWQ at arrl.net<mailto:WB2AWQ at arrl.net>)
>>> ------------------------------
>> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2019 20:48:38 +0000
> From: RAY FRIESS <rayfrijr at msn.com>
> To: "kenwood at mailman.qth.net" <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>,
> "kenwood-bounces at mailman.qth.net" <kenwood-bounces at mailman.qth.net>,
> "boatanchors at mailman.qth.net" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>,
> Boatanchors QTH <boatanchors at qth.net>
> Subject: [Kenwood] 520/820 vfo
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>> Don't know if there are any home brew folks around any more, but if so, maybe you'll find this of use. I have a 5 MHz output vfo that is used in the Kenwood ts 820 and 520. It's complete and I have some of the dial as well. Would be an easy project for any rig that could use a remote vfo. Contact me if interested.
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>> Message: 7
> Date: 2019年9月22日 11:48:56 -0400
> From: "Rick Markey, KN3C" <kn3c at kn3c.com>
> To: Kenwood <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Kenwood] TM-V7A Power On Problem
> Message-ID: <78264cb0-2128-d6a5-b546-34fd7de89de6 at kn3c.com>
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>> Over the years, I have amassed three "blue eyed monsters" aka the 
> Kenwood TM-V7A.? Two have lines in the display, but one is still 
> perfect!? I was housecleaning and decided to power them up and reprogram 
> them using the RT Systems software.
>> One of the three radios will only power on intermittently.? When you can 
> get it to power on, you can then power it off, on, off, on, seemingly 
> forever.? If you leave it turned on, it will eventually turn itself 
> off.? It's not the control head, I've swapped them around.? I've done 
> factory resets on it and that has no effect, although the reset does 
> work if you catch the radio in the right mood.
>> I have not opened up the radio for a look around.? Just curious if 
> anyone else has seen this and has a suggestion?
>> Thanks,
> Rick, KN3C
>>>>> ------------------------------
>> Message: 8
> Date: 2019年9月22日 15:20:05 -0700
> From: John <jluthy1 at verizon.net>
> To: kenwood at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TM-V7A Power On Problem
> Message-ID: <e67251c7-8516-50b1-63fa-320646d69cd9 at verizon.net>
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>> Mine just recently decided to not turn on at all .?? I checked what fuses 
> I could find, so I will be "listening in" to see what suggestions are 
> offered up here.
>>> John
>> N7JL
>>>> On 9/22/19 8:48 AM, Rick Markey, KN3C wrote:
>> Over the years, I have amassed three "blue eyed monsters" aka the 
>> Kenwood TM-V7A.?? Two have lines in the display, but one is still 
>> perfect! I was housecleaning and decided to power them up and 
>> reprogram them using the RT Systems software.
>>>> One of the three radios will only power on intermittently.?? When you 
>> can get it to power on, you can then power it off, on, off, on, 
>> seemingly forever.?? If you leave it turned on, it will eventually turn 
>> itself off.?? It's not the control head, I've swapped them around.?? 
>> I've done factory resets on it and that has no effect, although the 
>> reset does work if you catch the radio in the right mood.
>>>> I have not opened up the radio for a look around.?? Just curious if 
>> anyone else has seen this and has a suggestion?
>>>> Thanks,
>> Rick, KN3C
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