Yours is simple. Some of the R-5000's have the same potting compound in a
VCO as the 440's. By keeping it on all the time you are keeping it dried out
and it will work until some of the components corrode in two. If you turn it
off the crud absorbs moisture and it won't work.

--
Clif Holland, KA5IPF
AVVid
Authorized Kenwood and Icom Service Center
816 W Shady Grove Rd
Irving, TX 75060

www.avvid.com

1-800-214-5779
972-870-0630 (local)


"Bob" wrote in message
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Kurt: I had gone on holidays for about 3 weeks and disconnected
antenna and power. When I powered it up all I got was a line of dots
and no audio. I called a few dealers but none were familiar with the
problem.
Next day I turned it on and I got audio for about one minute but
as soon as I turned the volume up more than half way the dots
reappeared and the audio was dead. Another day went by and I tried
again. This time the radio stayed on and would work normally but an
increase in volume knocked it out again.
On the third day it worked normally and has ever since. I do not
unplug it except briefly to move it from one spot in the house to
another.
I have no idea why this glitch happened.
Hope yours responds as easily.
Regards, Bob




Kurt" wrote in message
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"Bob" schreef in bericht
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Has the radio been sitting unplugged for a long period? If so , plug
it in for a few days and see if that will bring it back to life.
I had a similar problem on my R-5000 and that was the fix. No
further problems after 7 or 8 years.
Regards

Bob

Hi Bob ,

What do you mean with a long period ? I didn't used the transceiver for
about 1 month .

Regards ,
Kurt