[VHFcontesting] TR-751A - Fix or Sell?

[Jerry]

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Jerry
VE6CPP

On 4/3/2016 17:14, Stephan Greene wrote:
> I have an old Kenwood TR-751A 2M multimode (25/5W 144-148 MHz).  Rig has
> tone board (3rd-party), TX works fine,  and (sigh) also has developed the
> SQL/RF gain control failure (probably from sitting unused for several
> years).  Reception of strong FM signals is fine, but appears not so good
> for weak signal CW/SSB or anything requiring low/no squelch.  I was going
> to put it to use as part of a portable satellite station (extra power would
> come in handy at times) and maybe some light rovering if life aligns with
> the contest calendar.
>
> The repair seems to be perform microsurgery on the SQL and RF gain pots,
> bypass them with fixed resistors or a separate control outside the rig
> case, or maybe replace with controls a CB shop in DE appears to have (1 in
> stock, other on backorder).  I'm not particularly wild about it - radio
> surgery isn't a strong suite.  I have other multimode rigs (pre-ND FT-817)
> for the satellite and rovering idea.
>
> Is the 751 worth repairing, or just sell it?  I'm going to be at the Super
> Conference in Virginia, so can meet anyone eager to try a hands-on
> inspection or avoid shipping depending on what happens.
>
> 73 Steve KS1G  FM18hx