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