Ok. Then I do not need to find anohter backup rig. TNX for info.

OZ0TE Jacob
---- Original Message ----
On Wednesday, December 29, 2004 5:59 PM [GMT+1=CET],
John Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> 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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