try squirting some contact cleaner into the block connecter on the 590 power 
cable.
Kenwood's have a reputation for doing funny things when those contacts 
inside the connecter block get corroded.

73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: TS590 reduced output power problem solved


> Well, thanks, Steve.  I have tested the fuses in the original cable for a
> snug fit, and they seem ok, but I'll replace them just to see if it makes
> any difference.
>
> At least the problem has been solved, and the worst thing that can now
> happen is that I have to buy another DC power cord to use with the 480 out
> in the RV when camping season arrives again in May.
>
> Sure glad I braved the elements tonight to go our there and pick up that
> power cable!
>
> And congrats once again on the MDC QSO Party!
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 8:17 PM
> Subject: Re: TS590 reduced output power problem solved
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> I don't know about replacing the fuses since they aren't blown, but if
>> you have others you could try, and  see if anything changes.   I was
>> just thinking  about pulling them out and be sure they get stuck  back
>> in good and snug.
>>
>> I use power poles here on everything, but if not installed right, they
>> can be problematic.
>>
>> Glad again it is working.  Always nice to narrow the problem down to
>> something specific, rather than the old "could be anything in the shack"
>> kind of thing.
>>
>> BTW, just got my plaque from MDC QSO party.  Pretty nice.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73, Steve  KW3A
>>
>>
>>