Install the fix on a friendss TS-940 which had a serial number 100 lower than my own.Kenwood Ts-940Sat Ts-940S Main Transformer Transformer Only. Has no optional filters or other accessories).Information remaining available so more TS-940s will be repaired +. Kenwood serial numbers issued from 1999 come in 2 formats.If you're certain the rig is fully functional and the physical condition is as good as you claim, I think $1000 is a steal, even if the rig is stock (i.e. Contact Kenwood National Service Centers for more information. Kenwood has been replacing these bad filters for free. TS-2000's (Including the X model) in the serial number range 810xxxx - A98xxxx (dates January 2007 - August 2009) were produced with defective filters.You can get PDF files of these, but I like having the dead tree media versions around.- Having the original boxes and foam packing inserts (trust me: if you ever need to move the unit, you'll want these).The lowest price I've seen one go for was $1500, and that was for a 40 million serial number unit, stock, without the original boxes.The highest price I've seen was something like $2300 for a 90 million serial number rig, in good condition, fully loaded with filters, and with the original boxes.(I paid $1600 for mine, and I consider that a good deal: although it was a 40 million serial number and not in mint shape, it came with _all_ optional filters installed, had the RM-1 unit and all the manuals, and the original box and foams. (These tend to get lost too.)- Having the complete original manual set (user's manual, communications manual, schematic diagram manual). (You really only need it if you have the DRU-2 option, so sometimes they get put in a drawer and forgotten.)- Having the original hand mic. I'm pretty sure the rig is supposed to come with this, but sometimes they get lost.He's a ham too but a tech so he asked me to check it out. He claims he couldn't find the box or manuals so we decided to sell it local. If you have any of the stuff listed above too, then that's icing on the cake.More of the story, my friend (whom I've know since high school 41 yrs ago) had to get his Sister out of the house quick.No?No hand mic but comes with the MC-90 so that's some icing. It has both 500hz, both 2.4khz and a 500hz for the sub but I believe they are all stock. I only checked for filters. I never met the fellow who owned it so don't know it's history.I'd have to open it up again. Haven't found any issues yet. I only turned it off and unplugged antennas this afternoon because of thunderboomers.
Kenwood Ts 940S S Serial Number 100Cleaned it up and my thoughts were this thing looks mint.There was also an MA-40 with the tilt fixture, Mosley PRO-57B and Yaesu SDX-1000 rotor. Cosmetically I haven't found a thing wrong except it was dusty. Presently I have a Yaesu Field but there is something intangible about the 950. Certainly reminds me of the 940 I had a few years back. The more I use it the more I like it. Which ones you might want depend on your operating preferences. The three optional filters are the YK-455CN-1 (250Hz), YK-88CN1 (270hz) and the YK-88SN-1 (1.8Khz). Man, I only thought the Field was heavy! There's no pressure so I'm going to continue to use the rig and make up my mind in the next week or so.Yeah, that sounds like a stock filter setup. From what you have written ebay would probably yield more money but w/o the box that would be a problem. I was told if I can get $1K for the radio to sell it. The tower, antenna and rotor were sold for $600 so that was a great deal for the buyer. )As for cold solder joints, having the radio on and sitting won't necessarily get it warm enough to expose them. You can occasionally hear me gibbering over it and calling it The Precious. (I actually managed to acquire a mint original paper copy. You can get a replacement MC-43 hand mic pretty easily, but those little remote keypads are much harder to replace.By the way, if you haven't found it already, you can get a copy of the owner's manual on Kenwood's web site:This should help you understand what the various menu options mean.You can find a PDF of the service manual on the VooDoo Audio site too, if you're interested. Also, Inrad makes drop-in replacements.If possible, I would try to locate the RM-1 keypad unit. I never use eBay myself, though from browsing in the past, the $1500 to $2000 range is pretty consistent even there too. You're lucky you didn't need to pay for shipping.Lastly, the price info I have is based on what I've seen over the past couple of years on places like QTH.com and eHam.net classifieds (and occasionally the QRZ.com classifieds as well). And there's a lot of info available on how to fix these problems when they arise.And yes, the thing is really heavy. However if you haven't noticed anything after 3 days it's probably okay. Genealogy software for macNot a one would be considered Voodoo although the Field could be. The buyer was happy, my friend was happy and I ended up getting $100 for my trouble so good deal all around.Why didn't I go for it? Well, I already have 3 HF radios. It did end up staying in NJ. As I had stated for pick up only one fellow from Maine was willing to drive to NJ to get it. Guys were fighting over it. I decided not to purchase the above mentioned 950sdx but instead put an ad on eham for $1200. I believe the rules are reasonable. You might think I'm bitchin' but I'm not. It's also stated any tower must fall on your property plus 20%. Some will say that's wonderful and it is but my lot is only 37' X 100'. My town limits antennas to a height of 70'. So till I am able to move to the country that's my story.BTW I just read on John NU9N's site that he seems to be embracing Voodoo. I generally have zero complaints with 100W.
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