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| ===== Kenwood TS-450S ===== | ===== Kenwood TS-450S ===== | ||
| - | * Got on 2023-12-31 | + | Serial 40800518 - lots of late '91 date codes on parts |
| - | * "Has issues" | + | |
| - | * Photos: https:// | + | ==== Photos ==== |
| - | * Serial 40800518 - lots of late '91 date codes on parts | + | {{gallery>: |
| - | * Has ATU, don't know if it's original, tuner jumper in place and clipped, not sure if that is done in factories. | + | |
| - | * Overall good cond., some rust on the lid, boards are clean | + | |
| ==== Issues ==== | ==== Issues ==== | ||
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| Some info here: https:// | Some info here: https:// | ||
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| + | May be broken or improperly adjusted TC-1 causing the loss of heterodyne xo VCO2 (board X58-3390), 64.22MHz. TC-1 is P/N C05-0331-05, | ||
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| === Audio Distortion === | === Audio Distortion === | ||
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| * C99 - 330µF - 25WV | * C99 - 330µF - 25WV | ||
| * C101 - 470µF - 6.3WV | * C101 - 470µF - 6.3WV | ||
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| + | More likely tied directly to the PLL unlock issue. | ||
| ==== Repair History ==== | ==== Repair History ==== | ||
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| + | === VCO2 === | ||
| + | * 2024-01-10 - Checked TP3 on PLL board. Measuring 3.959v on startup. Should be 5v. | ||
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| + | ==== Potential Upgrades ==== | ||
| + | * FPGA-based carrier board: http:// | ||
| + | * SO-2NG TCXO: http:// | ||
| + | * ebay drop ins: | ||
| + | * https:// | ||
| + | * https:// | ||
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