Thanks so much, Steve.

My first step will be to try the other supply.

Will have to brave the elements to go out and get it later today, but I 
think it will be worth it.

Will keepyou and everyone posted.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: Reduced power output for TS590


> Tom,
>
> Since you have another supply, I'd give that a try (assuming it's output
> voltage is higher than what you already have.)   I'd check everything
> out first before raising the voltage on the Astron, but you can do it
> easy.
>
> Remove the cover, on the right side (just above the large filter
> capacitor) is a small circuit board.   Component side of the board is
> down and soldered side is facing up.   Reach under the board and find a
> little variable resistor, it's a little thumbwheel.   Rotate the little
> wheel while you check the voltage.
>
> You can do it with the talking vom with some trial and error, since it's
> a fine adjustment, but  will go a lot faster if you get the XYL to watch
> the meter while you adjust.
>
> Of course the supply has to be plugged in and turned on, but the ac
> stuff is on the other side, so   don't mess with anything else besides
> the little wheel, and you won't fry.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
> On 12/29/2011 8:08 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
>>      Steve:
>>
>> It may be later today, but I'll do what you suggest, and will also try to
>> recruit the XYL to take some readings from the supply, the Tentech manual
>> tuner, and the amp.
>>
>> If someone can tell me how to increase the voltage on the astron, I'm
>> willing to give that a shot, although I want to do so safely.
>>
>> I could also try another power supply, like the Samlex I have out in the 
>> rV
>> for the TS480 for comparative purposes.  That will also have to wait till
>> later today when I can get out there and swap it out.
>>
>> Like you, Steve, I'm very reluctant to mess with the rig's service 
>> manual.
>>
>> I'm still wondering too if the reduced power output has something to do 
>> with
>> the firmware upgrade from 1.04 to 1.06 that I just did.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Forst"<[log in to unmask]>
>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 7:58 AM
>> Subject: Re: Reduced power output for TS590
>>
>>
>>> Don't play with fire.  Don't mess around with the service menu.   Unplug
>>> the power cord from the radio and measure the voltage.  After passing
>>> through the cable between ps and rigrunner, the rigrunner itself, and
>>> the cable from rigrunner to radio, you should see even lower voltage at
>>> the radio end.
>>>
>>>
>>> Be sure  the ps connections are good, the power pole into the rigrunner
>>> is in good and the fuse on that power pole as well.  There is a voltage
>>> adjustment inside the Astron if you need to  pump up the juice.
>>>
>>> Low voltage may well be your problem, but you should get the XYL to
>>> check power  levels on the meters of the amp or tuner, just to see how
>>> things compare with the TW-1.   You may wind up getting 3 different
>>> readings, but worth a look anyway.
>>>
>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>>
>>
>