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 >> >> >>