ts930 great but get later model. beware digi board and power supply.
see www.kkn.net/~k5tr/ts930fix/html
ADD CROWBARS TO BOTH POWER RAILS.
73
end
Barry Kirkwood PhD ZL1DD
Signal Hill Homestay
66 Cory Road
Palm Beach
Waiheke Island 1240
NEW ZEALAND
www.waiheke.co.nz/signal.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Spears <n1nk@home.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>; Marv Gonsior <w6frmarv@dslextreme.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 07 August, 2001 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [AMPS] TS-930 vs 830 etc.
>
> marv is correct on the different models and generations. one of the
> original problems that the 930 was plagued with was a problem on the main
> processor board that resulted in the frequency display going out. this
> happened to me numerous times. finally I ran across the PIEXX replacement
> board. much better and more functionality. brought the 930 back to life
> and I don't have to buy a new transceiver at this time. can use the money
> for a tower.
>
> I upgraded from a 830 to a 930 a long time ago and there is no comparison.
> the 930 was a much better rig and much easier to use than the newer models
> from kenwood although much less computer control capable. the PIEXX board
> adds some computer control.
>
> we had much better results operating field day and contests from K6QEH and
> W6TMD with the 930s than the 830s a few years ago.
>
> jim spears
> N1NK
> x AB6R
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marv Gonsior" <w6frmarv@dslextreme.com>
> To: <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 7:00 PM
> Subject: [AMPS] TS-930 vs 830 etc.
>
>
> >
> > Gentlemen:
> >
> > The Kenwood TS-930S came in two versions; with the automatic antenna
tuner
> > which was the TS-930SAT, and the basic TS-930S, without the tuner.
Also,
> > Kenwood made substantial changes, correcting a number of problems in the
> > motherboard at the 4M serial number and up so the buyer should be
> > acquainted with those facts.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Marv, W6FR
> >
> >
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