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Lou Kolb <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:24:12 -0400
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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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