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Date: | Sat, 21 May 2005 13:06:47 -0400 |
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Rich,
I've never had any problems with RF getting into the radio. I think
careful grounding and a good working antenna should keep you from having
those kinds of problems.
Steve
On Saturday 5/21/05 10:33 Richard Fiorello wrote:
>Hi Howard and group;
>The 480 is definitely on my wish list when I get some antenna problems
>resolved. I am wondering, however, if the cable unplugs from the front
>panel and or the radio? Someone also mentioned a while ago that they were
>having a problem with rf getting into the radio. Has this been a common
>problem? Further, I am using a power supply with a power cord which can
>not be disconnected from the supply. Does anyone no if you can purchase an
>extension cable which would plug into the connector at the end of the cord
>and terminate in the standard kenwood/icom power connector? The supply
>which is made by icom currently has a power connector which works with
>kenwoods but if I plan to put this radio out of the path, I will need a
>longer power cord. I am trying to avoid the obvious solution that is just
>cutting off the existing connector and adding more wire.
>
>Finally, since there are lots of 480 users here, the list of manuals on I
>can work this thing doesn't contain any quick start guide or panel
>description for the 480. After I see the radio I may decide that none is
>necessary but if someone feels inspired and has time a quick start guide and
>or panel lay out description would be a nice addition. I have no patience
>and the manual seems to drag on forever before getting to the real substance
>of things.
>
>73
>Rich
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