Steve:

Just as a way to do another test, I fired up my TS590, my MFJ 998
auto-tuner, and my ALS600 on 75 meters, and keyed up in CW mode.  All of
this equipment is connected to my Astron RS35, via a rigrunner.  And, when I
did the test, I also had my TMV71A on, as I typically do when operating here
in the shack.

Everything worked flawlessly.

MY SWR was at 1.3 to one.  My output power according to my LDG TW1 watt
meter was 495 watts, and my reflected power was 8 watts.

I would think if the issue was the power supply, things would have tripped
off when I did this test.

So, now, I guess it's onto thoroughly checking out my TMV71A DC power
connections and fuses.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2015 6:46 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Interesting TMV71A Issue

Tom,

This might be a power supply issue.  Check to be sure your power supply is
delivering enough voltage.  It may need to be adjusted, or there may be a
problem with the voltage regulator.  I'd check connections and fuses first,
and then see if the supply voltage remains constant and at the right value. 
Try resetting the radio if you want, but I doubt it will make any
difference.

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: November 01, 2015 18:17
Subject: Interesting TMV71A Issue


> Hi, everyone.
>
>
>
> Well, last night, I got rid of the gremlin that was causing issues with my
> ability to play selected audio files using Winamp, but now, another 
> gremlin
> has appeared in my shack.
>
>
>
> This time, I'm experiencing a very strange problem with my Kenwood TMV71A.
>
>
>
> The problem occurs mainly when trying to transmit with high power on 440,
> but it happens occasionally when trying to do so on 2 meters as well.
> Basically, when I transmit with high power, especially on 440, the rig 
> shuts
> off for a split second, but then comes back on.  It's almost as if the rig
> is not happy transmitting on high power for some reason, again, especially
> on 440.
>
>
>
> I discovered this issue late this afternoon, as I was doing my usual 
> monthly
> tests of equipment, antennas, etc., at least as best as I can from here in
> the shack at the home QTH.
>
>
>
> In trying to diagnose the problem, I have done the following things so 
> far:
>
>
>
> 1.  My first thought was that something has gone wrong with my outdoor
> Diamond X200 VHF/UHF antenna, which is fed with RG9913 coax and is on the
> roof of my house at a height of approximately 35 feet.  I took SWR, as 
> well
> as forward and reflected power readings using my TW2.  Both on 2 meters 
> and
> 440, adjusting the meter for each gand as I went.  my SWR's on each gand 
> are
> between 1.2 to 1 and 1.3 to 1.  On medium power, my forward power on each
> band is between 9 and 10 watts, and my reflected power is either at 0 
> watts
> on 2 meters, or point 2 watts on 440.
>
>
>
> 2.  I then tried switching jumpers between my TW2, and the Diamond X200
> connection on my MFJ window feed through panel.  Again, no change.
> Admittedly, I haven't swapped all jumpers out, but at least the initial
> jumper swap didn't change the results.
>
>
>
> 3.  I then did a V F O re-set on the TMV71A, with again, no change in my
> results.  I'm a bit reluctant to do the full re-set, but may do so as a 
> last
> resort, since I have the TMV71A programming cable, and also have all
> memories and menu settings saved in a data file for the rig.
>
>
>
> One other thing I might try is to see if this happens with the TMV71A that

> I
> typically use when camping out at the RV.  It is here in my shack in a box
> for the winter.
>
>
>
> Before I go too crazy with all this, though, I'd like to know whether 
> anyone
> else has experienced this issue, and if there are other ideas out there 
> that
> I might want to try.
>
>
>
> Thanks as always for the help.
>
>
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>