We don't know much about the environments where this occurred. For
example, a damp basement could cause pins to corrode or oxidize. We
also don't know how often the cables were disconnected and reconnected.
The plug on the 590 is a real bear to get off, although it comes off
pretty easily if you know exactly where to squeeze it. The older plugs
were probably easier to disconnect, which would lead to less stress on
the connectors.
Steve
On 12/12/2012 14:58, John Miller wrote:
> It's funny, it doesn't seem to be everyone, I don't see any rhyme or reason
> for it. I know several who have had that problem with the 480, a few more
> having that problem with the 590 most I know on the air, some I know in
> person but it's by no means most or all, but it's enough to make me wonder
> about it and note it for if I ever have a radio with a newer cord and have
> that problem and certainly enough to make me look out for it if I get one. I
> can say most have not been mobile of either one though I wonder if most
> would notice the loss of 30 watts or so mobile.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Dresser"<[log in to unmask]>
> To:<[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 1:37 PM
> Subject: Re: The TS590 Power Cable
>
>
>
>> John,
>>
>> I've had my 590 for a couple of years, and have had no problems with the
>> cable. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I'll take it as long as it lasts.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
>> On 12/12/2012 07:58, John Miller wrote:
>>
>>> I'm hearing a lot of problems with the newer Kenwood cables for some
>>> reason,
>>> since they switched to the newer style plug. I don't know if they went to
>>> cheaper cords and fuse holders as well or what. It's strange. I don't
>>> have
>>> anything with that style plug on it so can't offer an opinion that way,
>>> everything I have has the 6 pin plug still which I've had good luck with.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Howard Kaufman"<[log in to unmask]>
>>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:41 AM
>>> Subject: Re: The TS590 Power Cable
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Its amazing that the cable in the house got corroded and the one in the
>>>> car
>>>> is fine. Who knows!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
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