Yep, I've heard this too. Maybe someone here has some mods that
would cool it down somewhat...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kenwood-r5000/

I'd also look in the usual mods sites and see if someone has posted
something along this line. Running that hot can't be all that healthy
for the rx.
73s Mike

GeorgeF wrote:
I have an R-5000 which works great. However I'm wondering from others
who own or have owned an R-5000 if you're gets hot? After being on for
hours mine gets so hot you "almost" can't hold your hand on the top
cover. Mine has done this for years and hasn't yet affected the
receive performance but just wondering if this normal.

My other HF rigs don't get hot (JRC NRD-525, Yaesu FT-847, RadioShack
DX-394 or Kenwood TS-520) all of which are one 12-20 hours a day.....

George
http://www.MilAirComms.com