That problem is a 1 time thing, once it's fixed it's fixed, it will not
happen again if fixed right. As long as you get one that's already had that
problem fixed or had the mod done like the real late ones so it won't happen
you're all set.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jacob" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: looking for a Kenwood TS440S radio please.


> Before you get a 440 again! There is a known problem wiht this radio.
> After
> some years may of the diodes in the PLL circuit will go QRT. I have a 440
> as
> backup for my ts950sd and I have the known error onmy 440 right now.
> Ofcourse it can be fiexed but who know when it will fail again? I have
> heard
> about many amateurs having this problem with the 440.
>
> OZ0TE Jacob
> ---- Original Message ----
> On Wednesday, December 29, 2004 5:49 PM [GMT+1=CET],
> goshawk <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> hello list,
>> am looking for a Kenwood TS440S please.
>> I am looking for a version with the auto ATU, and if possible the
>> voice readout board, this would be preferable, as I am totally blind.
>> if possible, I am looking to pay as little as possible for it, as the
>> main reason I want it is as a temporary set, as I can't find the
>> button on my TS-870 to get it to speak the frequency to me, and don't
>> know when I will be able to find this button, I also can't seem to
>> find a tape manual for the 870 either, and I am just sick and tired
>> of having nothing that I can use on HF.
>> before I got the 870 I had a 440S, so I know where all the controls
>> are, and still have a tape manual for it.
>>
>> if anyone has one of these radios, or has any ideas on where I can
>> get one on the cheep, please either call me on 02084785841, or e-mail
>> to, [log in to unmask]
>> thanks in advance.
>>
>> Simon
>
>
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