Thanks, Lowell for the offer.  I've been using the 830 for several days now
and am delighted with it.  Only problem I've found is since it employs
negative voltage keying, my k40 keyer won't handle it so I need to find an
interface but I've googled that one and found the key-all adaptor for just
such a problem.  It's an awesome rig.  Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: ts 830


> Hi!
> I also have a TS-830 and am blind.
> If I can help you in any way, just email me and, if necessary, I will call
> you on the phone to walk you through any problems you may have.
> It is a great radio!
> 73
> Lowell  W8QIY
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:31 PM
> Subject: ts 830
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Thanks to the generosity of a rig-rich friend, I'm about to acquire a =
> > Kenwood ts 830.  30 year old technology, of course, but in it's day, a =
> > highly regarded radio.  I don't expect too much trouble mastering it =
> > since everything is hard-switched.  But I know many of you have had =
> > experience with this time-honored workhorse and I'd be interested to =
> > hear any tips or other thoughts you might have regarding this rig.  I've
=
> > never really gotten to play with one for any  length of time and I'm =
> > looking forward to it.  Thanks in advance for any comments.  Lou wa3mix
>