Re: Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S
Hi Donald,
Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, the real estate on the PC boards
is too limited to mount SMA connectors directly to the boards. If I were to
use SMA connectors, they would have to be mounted on pigtails and that would
defeat the aesthetics I'm looking for.
I found some small two-pin board mounted connectors that look extremely
similar to the original Kenwood connectors, but are not absolutely
identical. I connected the mating female connectors to each end of the coax
cable and the whole setup looks almost exactly like the factory product. The
only issue is that it is not exactly the same connector as all of the
others, but unless someone is looking with a magnifying glass to check for
originality, one can't tell the difference.
Anyway, the radio is working fine, so I'm happy!
73,
Stan N6BYU
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Donald Hellen Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:51 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [Kenwood-Amateur-Radio] Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S Stan, I know you're trying to make the radio the way it was from the factory, so this suggestion is only if you can't find the connectors you're looking for. If you don't find the connectors you're looking for, perhaps you could use SMA connectors, which are cheap and easy to source, as are pre-made cables with SMA connectors on them. They're small, and there should be PC board mount versions of the connectors. This would make it more professional looking. Of course, you could buy a TS-690S that's a basket case for a parts radio and use the connectors from it (or the boards with those connectors already on them). If you find one cheap enough, that might not be a bad choice, as you'll have some spare parts if you want to keep the radio working for many more years. Best wishes in your attempt to restore the radio to a better looking "OEM" look. Donald KX8K On Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:49:43 -0700, "Stan" <swperk@...> wrote: I recently purchased a fairly well used TS-690S. In the process of tidying it up, I noticed that a previous owner had removed the connectors from the small coax cable that connects the RF board to the filter board and soldered the cable ends directly to the two-pin male connectors on each board. I have no idea why someone would do this, but regardless, I'd like to restore this radio to its original condition.
Does anyone know where I can find a couple of the two-pin PC board
connectors (Kenwood p/n E40-3237-05)? and the interconnect cable (possibly Kenwood p/n E37-0227-05)? ---------------------------------------------------- Some ham radio groups you may be interested in: /g/ICOM /g/Ham-Antennas/g/HamRadioHelp /g/Baofeng/g/CHIRP
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Re: Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S
Stan, I know you're trying to make the radio the way it was from the factory, so this suggestion is only if you can't find the connectors you're looking for. If you don't find the connectors you're looking for, perhaps you could use SMA connectors, which are cheap and easy to source, as are pre-made cables with SMA connectors on them. They're small, and there should be PC board mount versions of the connectors. This would make it more professional looking. Of course, you could buy a TS-690S that's a basket case for a parts radio and use the connectors from it (or the boards with those connectors already on them). If you find one cheap enough, that might not be a bad choice, as you'll have some spare parts if you want to keep the radio working for many more years. Best wishes in your attempt to restore the radio to a better looking "OEM" look. Donald KX8K On Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:49:43 -0700, "Stan" <swperk@...> wrote: I recently purchased a fairly well used TS-690S. In the process of tidying it up, I noticed that a previous owner had removed the connectors from the small coax cable that connects the RF board to the filter board and soldered the cable ends directly to the two-pin male connectors on each board. I have no idea why someone would do this, but regardless, I'd like to restore this radio to its original condition.
Does anyone know where I can find a couple of the two-pin PC board connectors (Kenwood p/n E40-3237-05)? and the interconnect cable (possibly Kenwood p/n E37-0227-05)? ---------------------------------------------------- Some ham radio groups you may be interested in: /g/ICOM /g/Ham-Antennas/g/HamRadioHelp /g/Baofeng/g/CHIRP
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Kenwood hybrid cover pins
Hello Members,
I hope this is okay for me to post. I have recently designed and printed the cover pins for the kenwood hybrid radios. I am offering them on eBay. I have never found another source for them. They are designed to be as close to original as possible.
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Here is the link if anyone is interested.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256448075658?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=66eg1gE7SBy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=66eg1gE7SBy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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Jamie (N9TBE)
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Hello Members, I hope this is okay for me to post. I have recently designed and printed the cover pins for the kenwood hybrid radios. I am offering them on eBay. I have never found another source for them. They are designed to be as close to original as possible.
Here is the link if anyone is interested.
Jamie (N9TBE)
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Re: TS-450S received signal distortion after short warm uup
I had a similar issue with my TS450SAT about six years ago.? My resolution was to remove the CAR board (under the speaker bracket), clean the CAR circuit board mounting screw ground pads (both sides) lightly with an eraser, remounting the board and shield ensuring that the screws were tight.? It's been working fine ever since.
John AB0VX
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Re: TS-690S transmits on 6m but not on HF
After finding that the output from the RF board to the amplifier board was nowhere close to the proper amplitude, I focused my attention on the RF board. I checked and rechecked the board, but couldn't see anything obviously wrong with the connections or with the board itself. By chance, I found someone selling the same board at a very reasonable price, so I bought it and installed it in my radio. Now everything works as it should.
As an exercise I may look over the old RF board more carefully, but now that the radio is working I'm certainly not going to board swap to troubleshoot the old board. If I find anything of interest on the failed board, I'll be sure to post to the group, but otherwise I consider this a successful conclusion to my repair adventures.
Thanks to everyone for all of their help and encouragement!
Stan N6BYU
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TS-450S received signal distortion after short warm uup
Has anyone had this happen, and found the culprit? PLL board? IF board source? The known filter cap that leaks on in the audio coupling has been replaced. Thanks, and this is a great group!
Dave NS8S
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Just google - kenwood kpg d6 It will supply all the info you require. You can then use Google Translate? to change to your language . Hope?this helps you to get ahead on your problem. Bob
Can someone help me, if they have the software for the Kenwood NX-1300?
Thanks in advance
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Re: Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S
Okay, I thought you were needing a coaxial connector.
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On Mar 14, 2024, at 1:26 PM, Stan < swperk@...> wrote:
HI Mie,
Thanks for the pointer, but the connector I need is a simple two-pin male connector, similar to the other multi-pin single row connectors on the various boards in the radio.
73,
Stan N6BYU
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Re: Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the pointer, but the connector I need is the simple two-pin male connector in a white rectangular housing, similar to the other multi-pin inline connectors on the various boards in the radio.
73,
Stan N6BYU
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Can someone help me, if they have the software for the Kenwood NX-1300?
Thanks in advance
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Re: Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S
Not sure, but this may be what you are looking for. They are the connectors that are used in a Kenwood TS-930.
Mike
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On Mar 14, 2024, at 12:49 AM, Stan < swperk@...> wrote:
I recently purchased a fairly well used TS-690S. In the process of tidying it up, I noticed that a previous owner had removed the connectors from the small coax cable that connects the RF board to the filter board and soldered the cable ends directly to the two-pin male connectors on each board. I have no idea why someone would do this, but regardless, I'd like to restore this radio to its original condition.
Does anyone know where I can find a couple of the two-pin PC board connectors (Kenwood p/n E40-3237-05)? and the interconnect cable (possibly Kenwood p/n E37-0227-05)?
73, Stan N6BYU
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The Spanish To English Translation is:?
"I request support for KPG-D6 Software, could you help me??"
Lou WA5LOU
Group Moderator
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On Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 12:38?PM Lou WA5LOU via <loueverettsr= [email protected]> wrote: The Spanish Translation is:?
"I request support for KPG-D6 Software, could you help me??"
Lou WA5LOU
Group Moderator
Solicito apoyo para Software KPG-D6, podrian ayudarme?
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The Spanish Translation is:?
"I request support for KPG-D6 Software, could you help me??"
Lou WA5LOU
Group Moderator
Solicito apoyo para Software KPG-D6, podrian ayudarme?
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I believe that? lezelaya99@... is asking "I usually ask for KPG-D6 Software, you can help me". Tim kc1twr
Solicito apoyo para Software KPG-D6, podrian ayudarme?
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Tim Rodgers KC1TWR Cell/Text: 860-460-7360 "Train as you expect to work because you will work as you have trained."
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Solicito apoyo para Software KPG-D6, podrian ayudarme?
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Re: Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S
You’re probably correct, and I suppose it really is the true spirit of amateur radio to come up with non-standard fixes, but ?it still bothers me when I see these “unelegant” repairs. ? Stan N6BYU ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 3:12 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Kenwood-Amateur-Radio] Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S ? Someone probably had a bad cable and couldn't find a replacement so they soldered in a small coax to get the radio working. ? On Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 12:49?AM Stan <swperk@...> wrote: I recently purchased a fairly well used TS-690S. In the process of tidying it up, I noticed that a previous owner had removed the connectors from the small coax cable that connects the RF board to the filter board and soldered the cable ends directly to the two-pin male connectors on each board. I have no idea why someone would do this, but regardless, I'd like to restore this radio to its original condition.
Does anyone know where I can find a couple of the two-pin PC board connectors (Kenwood p/n E40-3237-05)? and the interconnect cable (possibly Kenwood p/n E37-0227-05)?
73, Stan N6BYU
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Re: Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S
Someone probably had a bad cable and couldn't find a replacement so they soldered in a small coax to get the radio working. Bob? W4JFA
On Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 12:49?AM Stan < swperk@...> wrote: I recently purchased a fairly well used TS-690S. In the process of tidying it up, I noticed that a previous owner had removed the connectors from the small coax cable that connects the RF board to the filter board and soldered the cable ends directly to the two-pin male connectors on each board. I have no idea why someone would do this, but regardless, I'd like to restore this radio to its original condition.
Does anyone know where I can find a couple of the two-pin PC board connectors (Kenwood p/n E40-3237-05)? and the interconnect cable (possibly Kenwood p/n E37-0227-05)?
73,
Stan N6BYU
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Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S
I recently purchased a fairly well used TS-690S. In the process of tidying it up, I noticed that a previous owner had removed the connectors from the small coax cable that connects the RF board to the filter board and soldered the cable ends directly to the two-pin male connectors on each board. I have no idea why someone would do this, but regardless, I'd like to restore this radio to its original condition.
Does anyone know where I can find a couple of the two-pin PC board connectors (Kenwood p/n E40-3237-05)? and the interconnect cable (possibly Kenwood p/n E37-0227-05)?
73,
Stan N6BYU
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GREAT Bob!? Glad I could help with the Schematic!? Now, ENJOY!
73
Lou WA5LOU
FIXED!!! The schematic saved the day. Funny how that happens, eh! 73 and thanks to all again. Bob? W4JFA
Oh yeah. This evening found two burned caps. Took out some traces as well. I have all the caps so hope to get at it Friday. Hopefully that IC survived. Bob W4JFA?
On Thu, Feb 29, 2024, 9:09 PM Eric van de Weyer < groups.io@...> wrote: Hi Bob, ? I assume that you’ve checked the obvious such as tone squelch not on? ? 73….Eric VK2VE. ? ? That should do it! THANK YOU! I think the phone doesn't always show it all. Not sure but thank you to all. A friend's radio lost all rx audio. Now I have a chance of figuring it out. Radio appears to receive. Does tx rf and audio fine. There's hope for it! ? See if this helps!? Find attached. ? Maybe someone can help me. I can't think of anywhere else to ask so hope no one minds. I need a schematic for the Alinco DR-112. The main board. I only find a block diagram on line. Or if someone has a picture of the solder side.? Thanks and 73, Bob W4JFA?
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