Hi Butch:

Yes, the fan does run quite a bit; in fact is a two speed fan and when you
transmit on high power quite a lot, it runs even at a faster speed.
I have the delux power supply and it has a small fan also.
I do not leave mine on 24 hours either.
I sure do enjoy the radio!
73 for now.

Lowell W8QIY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: the ts2000 and menu read-outs


> Actually, speaking of brightness, I turned both of those down to 0.  I
> don't need them anyhow. I was wondering though if you guys notice the fan
> running in your 2000 radios.  Mine cycles some, but is on most of the
> time.  Before this rig, I left my rigs on 24 h ours a day.  I'm a little
> reluctant do to that with the 2000 because of wear and tear on the fan.
> Any thoughts?
> 73s
> Butch Bussen
> wa0vjr