I've had very few issues and I was able to repair those myself.
#KENWOOD TS 940S SERIAL NUMBERS PROFESSIONAL#
This is a well designed, well implemented, professional quality HF radio- which is now 17 years old and still going strong! My hat's off to Kenwood for making such great products- my backup TS-450SAT is another great radio! But the TS-940 is the centerpiece of my shack, and will be so for the foreseeable future.Īs they are coming down in price on the used market, don't hesitate to grab one that has been taken care of and in good condition- you will not regret it! The only service issue after moves to 3 different QTHs and various Field Days, was a bad solder joint on the attenuator relay! Other than that, It has never given me a split second of trouble. I recently added a CW filter, and made the FET reversal correction, which measureably improved the gain nearly 10dB. Both have now served me well for a decade- a decade throughout which I've really enjoyed ham radio thanks to the excellent performance and reliable operation of this gear! Based on his referral, I ended up buying a used, one-owner TS-940SAT, along with an R7 vertical, in 1996. I was referred to the 940 by an associate who raved about the audio quality, selectivity, build quality, features, etc., of this radio. When I finally moved from the condo to a house, it was time to get back on the air! I did extensive research on available HF radio technologies. I was out of ham radio for a nearly a decade ('87-'96) thanks to condo ownership.
I have owned this rig for 25 years, and it will probably outlast me! The TS-940SAT lit right up, and is now back in operation better than ever! Flawless performance, and that great Kenwood audio quality on both transmit and receive. I installed that kit, along with a TCXO, new batteries, and LEDs. Fortunately, I found out about the excellent K6IOK retrofit switching power supply kit. When I decided it was time to get the 940 out of storage and back into operation, I planned to recap the power supply and add a crowbar protection circuit. I acquired a K3 as my main transceiver, with plans to restore the 940 at some point. I had my TS-940 in storage for almost 10 years after retiring, and relocating to a new QTH.
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