Ques - Re: Kenwood TR-751

[Thestonerguy]

I picked up a used one awhile back and FM seems to work fine but on SSB even with squelch down, it still squelch's (no hisssss). Is this normal for this rig?

 

[novakor]

TSG, hey did you ever figure it out or repair it? I would to hear your review on this rig. I have heard nothing but great reviews and have always wanted to pick one up for da shack. Let us all know what you think.

www.rigpix.com/kenwood/tr751a.htm

73,Stu

 

[Thestonerguy]

Hi Stu,

No, I looked through the service manual and op's manual but didn't see anything that would help so I put it on the backburner until I get my clutter of rigs tested and put up to give me some room. If I don't figure it out I may send it to Kenwood, unless someone who owns one can show me the way.

I too heard alot of good about them which is why I bought it, but if you're looking for the best 2m all mode mobile (IMHO) it's the Kenwood TM-255. I had one of those and have regretted selling it ever since. It's also newer than the 751.

Regards,
Woody

PS - Okay, you got me thinking about this so I blew off the other rigs, and found that if I ground VR14 (tight squelch), I get the radio Hiss back. Because it comes on for a second or two when first powered up, it could be a capacitor, but with blurry schematics, hard to trace, so I made just ground it and not worry about it (after all, I bought it for SSB so I won't require squelching). I guess I got a lemon, but don't let that deter you from buying one.

 

[novakor]

Hello Woody here is a url for manual and schematics,i also have been doing some research into your tr-751a squelch problem and will let you know if i come up with any results.

www.ham.dmz.ro/kenwood/tr-751a.php





BTW Kenwoods TM-255 is also a great rig,have a local here who has one and he loves it.They are very hard to find on the used market.

www.wz5q.com/index/manuals.htm