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Re: Re_2nd or 3RD opinion
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Butch Bussen <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:51:52 -0700
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I always forget, wasn't it the 870 that folks raved about the xmit audio 
as well?
73
Butch Bussen
wa0vjr
open Node 3148
Las Vegas


On Mon, 31 Aug 2009, Barbara Lombardi wrote:

> Oh I loved my 940!  I'm still sad that it blew up one Labor Day as a result
> of lightning storm.  Got an 870 after that but still prefer the 940 although
> the 870's receiver is better.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 11:24 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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
>
>

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