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My rig is a Kenwood TS430s with the stock hand microphone.
I came across a MFJ 901 antenna tuner.
After setting the tuner for a particular frequency, do I need to retune it every time or leave it there and keep notes of the antenna freqs?
I am taking the Tech test next weekend.
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FIXED-----------Kenwood TS430s
I just got a TS430s and the dial would not dial in a freq. (the buttons on the top of the mic work) The previous owner thought it might be the encoder, so he bought a new one and included it when I bought the rig.
When I changed the encoder out, I powered it...
First...I would like to thank you guys for the replies.
What I think happened, is the mic cord is the original 'heavy' one and I have my RCI 2950on a mounted on a shelf about a foot up and the cord stretched.
I took the pin apart and wiggled it and plugged it back into the radio. It works...
I traded for a Turner +2 desk mic which is wired 4 pin for Cobra.
Hooked it up to a Ranger 33 Super Star and everything seemed fine as far as modulation except for a little mic squeal. ( I turned down my mic gain)
The next day..disconnected it and hooked it up to my RCI 2950 with the...
Make sure your excess coax is stored in a figure 8.
Check your SWR's.
Also, if your coax is the crimped on style, my suggestion is to take it apart get a new connector and solder it on.
These are good places to start.
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