Richard,

Don't panic yet.  I'd get more than 1 report before doing anything drastic. 
Here are a few things you can try:  Be sure all coax connectors are tight 
from the back of the rig to the antenna.  Meters, switches, tuners,  check 
them all.

Do you have more than 1 mic?  Try a second mic and see if reports are 
better.

It's been so long since I used my  430, I forget if it has a speech 
compressor.I'm pretty sure it does.  Be sure it's off.    Also be sure the 
mic gain isn't too high.  Crank it down and get a report at a lower power 
level.


Does your station have an RF ground? And is your antenna properly tuned?


If the ps-430 is really bad, you can just remove the cable  from it and put 
it on the Astron supply.


Just the first of many headaches in this hobby, but it's well worth it. 
Have fun and learn as you go.

Steve KW3A


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard French" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-50, is it accessible?


> Thanks guys.
> The problem with my Ts-430s is on my first contact I was told I had a lot 
> of
> RF In my signal.
> He said it sounds like that the power supply is going bad.
> I would like to try it on my 35 amp power supply but the only power cable 
> I
> have for it is on the PS-430.
> Can I take a power cord like to a computer and cut the plug off and use
> that?
> Thanks again, and 73.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 5:23 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-50, is it accessible?
>
>
>> You're right, that doesn't use a speech chip and I think a lot of 
>> settings
>> are in the menu, I'm not sure about a direct freq entry pad either, I'd
>> say
>> it's probably not a good idea to use for a new ham with no sight. You
>> could
>> probably sell it for enough to get something you could use though like a
>> TS-440 or 450 or something.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 5:14 PM
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-50, is it accessible?
>>
>>
>>> Hi Richard;
>>>
>>> I don't believe the TS-50 can use Kenwood's speech chip.
>>>
>>> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
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>>>
>>>  ----- Original Message -----=20
>>>  From: Richard French=20
>>>  To: [log in to unmask]
>>>  Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 4:17 PM
>>>  Subject: [BLIND-HAMS] Kenwood TS-50, is it accessible?
>>>
>>>
>>>      Hello again list.
>>>  There seems to be a problem with my TS-430s, and I want to use the =
>>> TS50 I=20
>>>  have, is it accessible?
>>>  If so what's the best way to set it up so I can talk on the portion of 
>>> =
>>> 10=20
>>>  meters where my license allows?
>>>  Also is there an accessible manual for it?
>>>  Thanks in advance, and 73.
>
>
>