It's a great all around radio.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: Re_2nd or 3RD opinion


> As you may know, the 940 is a highly regarded CW rig, among all it's other
> qualities.  Don't know if you work any CW but I certainly agree that that
> radio can and should be revived.  Based on the experience I've had with my
> 440, It's well worth it.  Lou
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:04 PM
> Subject: Re_2nd or 3RD opinion
>
>
>> Hi Guys:
>>
>> I'm thinking with the price of new rigs today and to get the same
>> performance of the 940, the cost could be in the neighborhood of 3G
>> +CAN, 1000 spent into my 940, will most likely resurrect it fully.
>> I did send it to a tech in Ontario Canada 2 years ago, spending a
>> total of 360 shipping both ways included. I received a new fan,
>> display bulb which was burned out, thorough cleaning and told that my
>> sauder joints were fine. That's when I was informed of the PLL and
>> that it could last 10Months or 10 years. (HI)
>> The Tech contacted KW and they didn't have a PLL available. I never
>> did try a CPU reset and as far as I know, none was never done, so will
>> try that the next time I'm out to my Station's QTH. I think I should
>> send it up again this time to Radio World in Toronto Ontario Canada
>> for some work.
>> They charge about 70 per hr plus taxes and parts and I don't think the
>> 940 requires a whole lot just a bid of sauder and cleaning solution.
>> (HI)
>>
>> 73:
>>
>> Michael