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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
 

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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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.

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Stan N6BYU

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From: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io <Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io> On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 3:12 AM
To: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [Kenwood-Amateur-Radio] Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S

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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

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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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Not sure, but this may be what you are looking for. They are the connectors that are used in a Kenwood TS-930.

Mike


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
 

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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Okay, I thought you were needing a coaxial connector.

Mike

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

 

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

 

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

-----Original Message-----
From: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io <Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io> On
Behalf Of Donald Hellen
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:51 PM
To: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io
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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Hi Stan,

? I think the connectors you may be looking for are the 'TMA' type and are available on eBay from various people.

Regards Phil.
GW1HNG

From: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io <Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io> on behalf of Stan <swperk@...>
Sent: 20 March 2024 01:02
To: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io <Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io>
Subject: Re: [Kenwood-Amateur-Radio] 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

-----Original Message-----
From: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io <Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io> On
Behalf Of Donald Hellen
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:51 PM
To: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io
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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Hi Phil,

?

Thanks for the suggestion. I looked up TMA connectors and if what I found is correct, these are small coaxial connectors. What I am actually looking for is a two-pin inline connector. I’ve already found and installed a “close enough” substitute, so I’m content to leave things as they are. Short of cannibalizing a parts unit for the connectors and the interconnecting cable, I don’t think I will pursue this any further, since the radio is now working fine.

?

73,

Stan N6BYU

?

From: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io <Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io> On Behalf Of Phil
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 4:13 AM
To: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [Kenwood-Amateur-Radio] Looking for an interconnect cable and PC board connectors for a TS-690S

?

Hi Stan,

?

? I think the connectors you may be looking for are the 'TMA' type and are available on eBay from various people.

?

Regards Phil.

GW1HNG

From: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io <Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io> on behalf of Stan <swperk@...>
Sent: 20 March 2024 01:02
To: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io <Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io>
Subject: Re: [Kenwood-Amateur-Radio] 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

-----Original Message-----
From: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io <Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io> On
Behalf Of Donald Hellen
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:51 PM
To: Kenwood-Amateur-Radio@groups.io
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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