I'd buy it as is if I could afford it but have too much else going on in my 
life right now.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: TS-940, Torn, Live with it or retire it...


> Michael,
> I used and loved a TS940 for many years and then the intermitents
> started.  A friend, a pretty decent tech recommended letting the rig
> move on since parts and entire boards were becoming problematic about
> replacing and that wouldn't improve.  And as you said if you need and
> can find a tech. to work on the rig, it won't be cheap.
> My opinion.  Thanks.
> Pat, K9JAUAt 11:26 AM 12/16/2009, you wrote:
>>Hi all: =20
>>
>>I'm really torn on what to do with my TS-940, live with the issues until =
>>it dies or just junk it.=20
>>Here's a description of the issues so I can get a list oppinion.=20
>>On initial power up there's a blinking display, intermintent transmit =
>>and receive and ATU function. =20
>>The monitor does function but the audio level is way down, don't know =
>>how to adjust, no mention in the manual.=20
>>All of these issues occur for about 20 minutes, then the rig settles =
>>down and operates normally.=20
>>This has been happening for about 3 years now and doesn't get any worse. =
>>=20
>>In fact, I do receive excellent audio reports and the receive is also =
>>excellent.  This sounds like this could be either a PS or CPU issue and =
>>would cost the price of a more modern rig on the used market to fix.=20
>>I do use a banged up MC-60A desk mic with loose connectors and a torn =
>>cable jacket, that's definitely going in the junk box as soon as I can =
>>get a new TT 707. =20
>>
>>TNX all:=20
>>
>>Michael De VO1RYN=20