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Richard French <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 25 May 2007 18:59:44 -0400
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I'm pretty sure it's the power supply, but I could be wrong.
It's only doing 50 watts PEP into a dummy load, and I think it's rated for 
200.
Thanks for your help, and 73.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-50, is it accessible?


> No, you'd need the right power cable for HF radios for that. RF could be
> that the radio's not grounded too, those 430 and 440 radios were known for
> that if the radio had no ground on it at all, even a counter point is good
> to start.
> ----- 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
>>>> [log in to unmask]
>>>> ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
>>>>
>>>>  ----- 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. 

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