Eric,
I sold my ts940 some years ago.  A friend in the service business 
suggested that he was having a lot of trouble finding a particular 
board, I have forgotten which one by now and he expected parts to be 
more difficult to find and replace as time went on.  So I moved it 
on.  I had some problems while I owned it, mostly poor through the 
board solder connections.  It was my first new transceiver and the 
best I ever had at the time.
Pat, K9JAUAt 08:08 AM 3/26/2014, you wrote:
>hello everyone.
>
>well, it looks like I finally won against UPS. I should be getting my =
>funds in 10 days. Now, all I need is a blind friendly HF radio. Newer =
>would be better, but I will only have about $800 to spend. Land Air =
>Communications in NY has a few kenwood models with the speech chip. =
>Unfortunately, no ts-590 in stock. He has a few 940's and a 540 (among a =
>few others). I would like some input from you guys on what would work.
>
>I am looking for one that can use the speech module (vs or vg series) =
>and doesn't require computer control.
>
>anyone have suggestions? I would like to stick with the kenwood line if =
>possible. if not possible, then going with one of the other rands that =
>can be easily computer controlled (as well as read) would certainly be =
>helpful.
>
>thanks,
>
>Eric