Receivers grounding out
I have an R-2000 and 830S by Kenwood.
Both radios do not receive when plugging in coax connectors into the S0-239 receptacles. I've eliminated the cables as the problem. I believe it is possible salt air corrosion internally in both radios. The signals and noise drop out completely when screwing in the PL-259 connectors all the way in and tightening them down. When they are only half way plugged in I get normal reception when wiggling the cable but they are not screwed in completely and not making a good electrical connection. I lived on the beach and sometimes would open the windows for ocean breezes. The 830S was right next to the open window and the R-2000 was sitting on a night table a few feet away from the open windows. I've eliminated the cables themselves and suspect salt air corrosion internally in both radios. Is there a spray contact/solder connection cleaner available on the market that might help solve this problem? Recently I had the S0-239 replaced onthe 830S and still have the same reception problem. The noise and signals drop out completely in both radios when screwing in the coax connectors (PL-259) completely. Thanks for the help! 73's K4JDP-John |
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