[RTTY] rig recomendations

[Andrei Stchislenok]

I agree with Jack. This was a good radio, but time is time - everything and
everybody are getting old and tired...
Capacitots are drying out - the most common issue in all oldies...

If you like kenwood (I do) I would suggest to look for TS-850SAT, or
TS-870S. A little bit more expensive, but relatively fresh horses with newer
parts and functions.
I use TS-570DG - like it soo much. This is my back up radio. I was looking
to buy TS-870S - it is hard to find piece of art, not so many people willing
to sell it.

My two cents

73's Andrei NP3D


2008/4/28, Jack West XP <w7ld at theriver.com>:
>
> Lee,
>
> I bought a Kenwood TS-940Sat brand new, with all the goodies and filters
> in 1988.
> That radio has earned 32 1st place certs in CW and RTTY contesting.  I
> think that
> is pretty amazing service to say the least.
>
> Presently, it is starting to give me problems with intermittent
> transmit.  Suddenly the
> output power will drop to a few watts. all unexpectedly.  I must power the
> radio
> quickly off, then back on, and it will continue to operate norrmally any
> where from
> a half and hour to all night.  Occassionally the CW pitch will change on
> its own.
>
> My point is this.  My TS-940 is getting tired.  The TS-930 is one
> generation older.
> I would look for a newer radio if you can afford it.  My two cents.
>
> 73
> de Jack / W7LD / "Lucky Dog"
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <lratcliff at isp.com>
> To: <RTTY at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 11:14 AM
> Subject: [RTTY] rig recomendations
>
>
> >I am looking at a Kenwood TS-930Sat.  Anyone have any comments, good or
> > bad on this radio?  I cant find anything bad about them, other than some
> > issues with the early serial number units.
> >
> > Lee Ratcliff
> > KCART
> >
> >
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