Tnx Pat,

Perhaps he gave his life so that a newer model might live.  All the best 
in the new year.

73, Steve KW3A

On 12/26/2015 2:33 PM, Pat Byrne wrote:
> I'm thinking that as careful and competent as an operator might be,
> there will come a time when the magic smoke will leak out and hit the
> fan!!  And then one can justify an end of the year deal!!  May the
> deceased rest in peace and enjoy the new rig, Steve.
> Pat, K9JAUAt 12:56 PM 12/26/2015, you wrote:
>> Steve:
>>
>> Sorry about your 590.
>>
>> And, I'm wondering, how long did you have that rig?
>>
>> Considering how well you take care of your equipment, I'm surprised this
>> happened to you.
>>
>> Anyway, at least your new TS590SG will be arriving hopefully before the new
>> year!
>>
>> Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
>> Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2015 1:40 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: TS-590s SK - R.I.P
>>
>> Steve, sorry to hear the death of the 590 but now the birth of the s g so
>> yes it is just a hobby hi hi. HNY my friend and 73
>>
>>
>>
>> ED K7UC
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Steve Forst
>> Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2015 11:26 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: TS-590s SK - R.I.P
>>
>> Don't know how or when, but I've smoked my TS-590s.    Noticed some odd
>> behavior, No ALC showing, no matter how high  the carrier level  (CW),
>> or mic gain (SSB) was set.  Power seemed erratic.      Was possible to
>> see 100 watts out on cw, but that needed carrier set to around 80, but
>> still no alc showing.
>>
>>
>> I tried a different power supply, different power cable,  reloaded
>> firmware and settings,  checked all coax and other connections,  and
>> finally rubbed my hand over it chanting" Hom in a, hom in a, hom in a".
>>
>> Somewhere along the way, I got a whiff of burned component from inside.
>>    The "magic smoke" as they say.
>>
>> Just ordered a 590SG from HRO, year end discount of $1,450.  I'll see
>> what damage I can do to this one.
>> .  I'll pull the voice board out of the corpse and do a transplant.
>> Some time in the future I'll send the dear departed out for service/autopsy.
>>
>> It's just a hobby.  73, Steve KW3A
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