this almost sounds like one of the noise reduction features is turned
on...but this should have been reset with the full reset.
well, there may well be a problem with the HF receiver.
too bad, but I guess you have a reliable source to send it to for repares.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood Repair
> Hi Colin and all,
> The VS3 voice works fine and I disconnected my external speaker and there
> is
> no difference in the sound. I'm positive there are no antenna or coax
> connector problems. The VHF/UHF bands work fine on both receivers so it
> appears to be a problem with the HF receiver only. Sometimes I can hear a
> faint signal on the HF frequencies but the sound is distorted. I hope
> this
> explains the situation a little more clearly. Thanks for your input it is
> really helpful.
>
> 73, Gary, N5GD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
> Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 3:12 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Kenwood Repair
>
> So just for some trouble shooting comments:
> the vs3 voice comes through as normal right? i'm thinking a speaker or
> external speaker issue if your not hearing "anything".
> Does the sub receiver work normally, IE the VHF and UHF bands? and do
> they
> function as normal using both the main and sub VFO's?
> Are you posative that all coax and connecters are in good repare...if you
> are switching the antenna to a different radio, perhaps you are twisting
> or
> moving the PL259 jack so that it works fine on the other rig, but stops
> working when you move it back to the ts2000?
> You also weren't clear on what part of the receiver isn't working...HF,
> VHF,
>
> UHF general coverage, what?
> If it is everything, then I suspect something other than the radio's
> internal circuitry as HF and VHF/UHF receivers are totally separate in the
> ts2000 and likely wouldn't fail at the same time.
> What sort of noise level difference do you hear when you listen to the
> receiver with, and without the HF antenna plugged in?
> You said you hear stuff once in a while, but it's not clear...do you mean
> the signal is low, or that the audio is garbled, or distorted or something
> like that?
> Just trying to trouble shoot a bit here because if it is something that
> can
> be done on your own, it would be allot better than paying $50 each way for
> shipping to find out there is nothing wrong with the rig.
> So try using headphones on the front headphone jack, unplug any external
> speaker you might be using, try to determine which part of the receiver,
> or
> which receiver specifically isn't working. The ts2000's are pretty bullet
> proof in my experience...unless you had a lightening strike or something
> that blew out the receiver.
> How long has this issue been going on?
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 12:37 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood Repair
>
>
>> Gary,
>>
>> Are you sure that you are on the correct antenna jack? I forget the
>> command to switch between antenna 1 and 2, but try moving the antenna to
>> the other HF jack.
>>
>> Steve KW3A
>>
>> On 1/9/2011 2:28 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
>>> I seem to be having some problems with the receiver on the TS2000. I
>>> basically can't hear anything. I thought maybe I had pressed some type
>>> of
>>> filter or another button that caused the problem. I did a full factory
>>> reset but it didn't fix the problem. I know it's not the antenna
>>> because
>
>>> I
>>> have another radio hooked up and it works fine.
>>> So any suggestions on where the best Kenwood Service Center is or anyone
>>> else that could repair the radio?
>>>
>>> 73, Gary, N5GD
>>>
>>>
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