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TS-830S Problem
After spending two winters in an unheated workshop, my TS-830S is not
functioning properly. No RX, no TX. Also, when I first turned it on the frequency LED display lit up and then faded to black. I live in a damp environment, Vancouver Island BC. Is my trusty old 830 ruined? The final output tubes are lighting up as they should. I'm wondering if there's a bigger issue since there's no RX either. I was thinking maybe get some contact cleaner and clean all the connections inside where the different modules connect to the main board? Anyone had a similar experience? Jim |
Jim,
Yes, I had a similar problem with one of my TS-830s rigs but to a lesser degree. The problem would occur like yours, then the display would come on, frequency would be irratic for another 20 minutes or so. This is the classic Kenwood grounding problem cited in the QST review of the TS-830S and also described by Rich Measures (AF6K?). Solution is to tighten all screws holding PC boards to the frame and attaching a ground wire to the AF/AVR board (Rich Measures website has step by step instructions). Not sure if this is related to your problem or not. 73s, Evan |
Jim,
Yes, I had a similar problem with one of my TS-830s rigs but to a lesser degree. The problem would occur like yours, then the display would come on, frequency would be irratic for another 20 minutes or so. This is the classic Kenwood grounding problem cited in the QST review of the TS-830S and also described by Rich Measures (AF6K?). Solution is to tighten all screws holding PC boards to the frame and attaching a ground wire to the AF/AVR board (Rich Measures website has step by step instructions). Not sure if this is related to your problem or not. 73s, Evan |
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"K9SQG" wrote in message ... Jim, Yes, I had a similar problem with one of my TS-830s rigs but to a lesser degree. The problem would occur like yours, then the display would come on, frequency would be irratic for another 20 minutes or so. This is the classic Kenwood grounding problem cited in the QST review of the TS-830S and also described by Rich Measures (AF6K?). Solution is to tighten all screws holding PC boards to the frame and attaching a ground wire to the AF/AVR board (Rich Measures website has step by step instructions). Not sure if this is related to your problem or not. 73s, Evan All good advice. Also remove those little plastic plugs on the boards. Eyeball for corrosion or wetness. Clean as needed and spray with a good quality contact cleaner. Dan/W4NTI |
"K9SQG" wrote in message ... Jim, Yes, I had a similar problem with one of my TS-830s rigs but to a lesser degree. The problem would occur like yours, then the display would come on, frequency would be irratic for another 20 minutes or so. This is the classic Kenwood grounding problem cited in the QST review of the TS-830S and also described by Rich Measures (AF6K?). Solution is to tighten all screws holding PC boards to the frame and attaching a ground wire to the AF/AVR board (Rich Measures website has step by step instructions). Not sure if this is related to your problem or not. 73s, Evan All good advice. Also remove those little plastic plugs on the boards. Eyeball for corrosion or wetness. Clean as needed and spray with a good quality contact cleaner. Dan/W4NTI |
"K9SQG" wrote in message ... Jim, Yes, I had a similar problem with one of my TS-830s rigs but to a lesser degree. The problem would occur like yours, then the display would come on, frequency would be irratic for another 20 minutes or so. This is the classic Kenwood grounding problem cited in the QST review of the TS-830S and also described by Rich Measures (AF6K?). Solution is to tighten all screws holding PC boards to the frame and attaching a ground wire to the AF/AVR board (Rich Measures website has step by step instructions). Not sure if this is related to your problem or not. 73s, Evan Also spray all the switches. Dan/W4NTI |
"K9SQG" wrote in message ... Jim, Yes, I had a similar problem with one of my TS-830s rigs but to a lesser degree. The problem would occur like yours, then the display would come on, frequency would be irratic for another 20 minutes or so. This is the classic Kenwood grounding problem cited in the QST review of the TS-830S and also described by Rich Measures (AF6K?). Solution is to tighten all screws holding PC boards to the frame and attaching a ground wire to the AF/AVR board (Rich Measures website has step by step instructions). Not sure if this is related to your problem or not. 73s, Evan Also spray all the switches. Dan/W4NTI |
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