Will do, Colin.
I know those connectors can get flaky at times.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 8:34 PM
Subject: Re: TS590 reduced output power problem solved
> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
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