From: "Fred Decker" <fdecker@csi.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 20:29:15 -0500
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] MCP Software - Data File Format
Message-ID: <003101bf7a79$24a52f20$010910ac@rednfred>
Your link appears to be broken. I would really love the check out your
site, Ed.
I have listings of the programming data structure since the TH-78. It was
harder to get that one because there is no programming software, they
refused to publish or share the spec, and I had to tape record a "cloning"
session and use audio editing and dtmf decoding software to figure it out
character by character. I use a tone generating software program that
works with any sound equipped pc to store files of the different programs
and program any radio I have that allows programming. I got tired of
having to use so many different cables, software and radios. I like the
Kenwood radios and their data structure has changed very little with each
radio.
Fred
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From: "E. R. BOVA" <rickew@qadas.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 18:27:49 -0700
Subject: [Kenwood] TM-733
Message-ID: <38ADF194.3E3356F@qadas.com>
GREETINGS HAM FRIENDS --
FROM TIME TO TIME USING "733" AS HOME RIG ... FREQUENT INTERMOD AND/OR
PAGER SIGS COMING THROUGH. 75 CM BAND OFF, 2 MTR. COAX TO OUTSIDE 2
MTR. ONLY.
ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR BLOCKING (?) THIS VERY ANNOYING QRM WHEN JUST
MONITORING?
73, de PADRE -- W0WPD
BAILEY, CO.
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From: Clif Holland <clif@avvid.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 18:08:05 -0600
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TS-430 Main Tuning knob question.
Message-Id: <200002190157.UAA17057@ns3.qth.net>
Steve Kent wrote:
>
> Folks:
>
> I have a TS-430 that has a rather peculiar tuning knob problem. When
> the step is off in normal mode, and the knob is tuned, the display seems
> rather jittery. If the knob is spun really fast clockwise the display
> will actually count DOWN! Same problem if it is spun fast CCW. I'm
> thinking that I have to pull the encoder assy. out, which looks like a
> PITA, and clean up the encoder/decoder pairs. Has anyone seen such a
> problem with a '430?
>
> Best Regards & 73,
> Steve KW5CQ
>
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Align the encoder. Thats all.
--
Clif Holland, KA5IPF
Owner of AVVid, an Authorized Kenwood and Icom Service Center
For more info click on the following
http://www.avvid.com/or call 1-800-214-5779
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From: "Mort Arditti" <marditti@access1.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:43:21 -0800
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TS-430 Main Tuning knob question.
Message-ID: <000d01bf7a72$52d1ba00$3559c03f@access1.net>
Steve,
I used to have a 430 (some years ago) and had similar problem.
I my memory is correct, the encoder has an adjustment pot(s). The
fix involved rotating the shaft fast and observing a waveform with
a scope at the output. Adjust the pot for square wave.
Since I writing this based on memory, I may be off.
Please look at the schematic to verify that there is a pot(s).
Good luck.
73,
Mort KB6BSN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Kent" <skent@ix.netcom.com>
To: <kenwood@qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 2:49 PM
Subject: [Kenwood] TS-430 Main Tuning knob question.
> Folks:
>
> I have a TS-430 that has a rather peculiar tuning knob problem. When
> the step is off in normal mode, and the knob is tuned, the display seems
> rather jittery. If the knob is spun really fast clockwise the display
> will actually count DOWN! Same problem if it is spun fast CCW. I'm
> thinking that I have to pull the encoder assy. out, which looks like a
> PITA, and clean up the encoder/decoder pairs. Has anyone seen such a
> problem with a '430?
>
> Best Regards & 73,
> Steve KW5CQ
>
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>
>
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From: Bill Riches <briches@dandy.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 19:37:26 -0500
Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood Service
Message-Id: <4.2.0.58.20000218193612.00981e80@mail.dandy.net>
Several weeks ago there was comment on an excellent kenwood repair person -
I have missplaced his address - would appreciate the info again.
73,
Bill, WA2DVU
Cape May, NJ
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From: "Edward A. Behl" <ed@eabehl.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 18:54:20 -0500
Subject: [Kenwood] Re: [htaprs] MCP Software - Data File Format
Message-ID: <38ADDBAC.6654@eabehl.com>
Jim -
> > For a detailed description of the MCP data file contents, you can go to
> > my website, at http://www.eabehl.com/hamradio/ken-mcp.txt
>
> 404 file not found
>
> all variations or possible combinations, same result. Maybe it's not posted
> yet?
Ahhhh! Thanks for catching that! I missed just one little folder... Try:
http://www.eabehl.com/hamradio/files/ken-mcp.txt
Sorry for the confusion. Also, if you check this file's parent page,
http://www.eabehl.com/hamradio/xcvrprog.htm you'll see I have linked to
your site. I hope you don't mind.
73
--
Edward A. Behl - KG4ALG
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From: Powerwerx <kjm@powerwerx.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 15:17:00 -0800
Subject: [Kenwood] PA Unit for TM-742, 2 meter units, etc.
Message-id: <009201bf7a66$4276d480$05a8a8c0@Ken>
Screwed up the header on the previous post.
ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Powerwerx" <kjm@powerwerx.com>
To: <kenwood@qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 2:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] FYI : EMC problem with TS870
> Awhile back we had a discussion about the 2 meter PA module of the Kenwood
> TM-742, 642, 942. and other kenwood 2 meter mobil radios.
>
> Someone mentioned that the brand that kenwood uses (Hatachi???) has an
> internal defect and that another brand (could this be Hatachi???) was
> designed a little diferently and did not experience the over temperature
> blow out of the PA unit.
>
> Anyway, mine has gone south (again) and I want to make sure which PA
mobule
> to purchase.
>
> Any and all help is apreciated.
>
> 73, ken, KM6YH
>
>
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From: john-k1rc@juno.com
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 18:04:15 -0500
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TS-430 Main Tuning knob question.
Message-ID: <20000218.180416.-919617.6.john-k1rc@juno.com>
Steve,
Before you go tearing the radio completely apart, try this.
Get a can of compressed air, with the little thin nozzle
attachment on it.. Try blowing air into the decoder area.
this may get you out of trouble and save you from having
to dis assemble the radio.... Its worth a try.
On Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:49:46 -0600 Steve Kent <skent@ix.netcom.com>
writes:
> Folks:
>
> I have a TS-430 that has a rather peculiar tuning knob problem.
> When
> the step is off in normal mode, and the knob is tuned, the display
> seems
> rather jittery. If the knob is spun really fast clockwise the
> display
> will actually count DOWN! Same problem if it is spun fast CCW. I'm
> thinking that I have to pull the encoder assy. out, which looks like
> a
> PITA, and clean up the encoder/decoder pairs. Has anyone seen such
> a
> problem with a '430?
>
> Best Regards & 73,
> Steve KW5CQ
>
> -----
> Submissions: kenwood@qth.net
>
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From: Steve Kent <skent@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:49:46 -0600
Subject: [Kenwood] TS-430 Main Tuning knob question.
Message-ID: <38ADCC8A.5508A31@ix.netcom.com>
Folks:
I have a TS-430 that has a rather peculiar tuning knob problem. When
the step is off in normal mode, and the knob is tuned, the display seems
rather jittery. If the knob is spun really fast clockwise the display
will actually count DOWN! Same problem if it is spun fast CCW. I'm
thinking that I have to pull the encoder assy. out, which looks like a
PITA, and clean up the encoder/decoder pairs. Has anyone seen such a
problem with a '430?
Best Regards & 73,
Steve KW5CQ
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From: Powerwerx <kjm@powerwerx.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 14:40:14 -0800
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] FYI : EMC problem with TS870
Message-id: <007401bf7a61$4cc8aee0$05a8a8c0@Ken>
Awhile back we had a discussion about the 2 meter PA module of the Kenwood
TM-742, 642, 942. and other kenwood 2 meter mobil radios.
Someone mentioned that the brand that kenwood uses (Hatachi???) has an
internal defect and that another brand (could this be Hatachi???) was
designed a little diferently and did not experience the over temperature
blow out of the PA unit.
Anyway, mine has gone south (again) and I want to make sure which PA mobule
to purchase.
Any and all help is apreciated.
73, ken, KM6YH
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From: "Edward A. Behl" <ed@eabehl.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:47:02 -0500
Subject: [Kenwood] MCP Software - Data File Format
Message-ID: <38ADBDD6.75D5@eabehl.com>
Hi, All -
I wanted to share some information that was kind of an exciting
discovery for me.
The ARES Emergency Coordinators of the new West Central Florida Section
have been knocking around the idea of providing programming information
for various PC-programmable radios that would have the various emergency
service repeaters and simplex frequencies for all of the nine counties
in the section. This data would allow visiting hams providing mautual
aid during disasters to preprogram their radio before they leave for
radio facilities in the area they are going to help in.
I started investigating the software available for programming
PC-programmable rigs, much of it supplied by R-T Systems in Huntsville.
Many of you know that Kenwood also has developed such software for the
TH-G71, TM-G707, TM-V7, and TH-D7, and TM-V700, and posted it on the FTP
for free downloading.
My concern was how to make data available in a format that could be
easily used for loading into radios of all makes. The R-T Systems
software has the ability to import and export ASCII files, but the
Kenwood MCP software does not. This morning I decided to open up the MCP
data files to see if I could decipher the way data was stored in the
file.
To my total astonishment and great glee, I found out the files contain
simple ASCII text! As a result, you don't *need* an import or export
feature in the MCP software -- it's pretty-much built in. In addition,
the format of files appears to be consistent from one model to another,
so that data from a TH-D7 can be imported right into a TM-D700, and you
can cut and paste with your favorite text editor from one radio to the
other.
Of course, you still need the software for each specific radio model,
but Kenwood gives that away for free! And with the help of information
supplied by Jim Gill, N0RMO and Darryl Smith, VK2TDS, someone could
easily develop a VB application to load and dump the memory files.
For a detailed description of the MCP data file contents, you can go to
my website, at http://www.eabehl.com/hamradio/ken-mcp.txt
73!
--
Edward A. Behl - KG4ALG
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From: Clif Holland <clif@avvid.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:26:24 -0600
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TS-440 again
Message-Id: <200002181906.OAA24920@ns3.qth.net>
Adey wrote:
>
> Hi guys
>
> as suspected the problem re-appeared after moving the rig
> I have opened it again, hinged the IF board and have localised it to the
> small sealed metal unit housing one of the VFOs, there is some plastic
> compound
> in it, i proded it lightly with a small plastic prod (real techie term) and
> the rig came to life again
> so we have the problem, this stuff seems quite tough, can anyone suggest
any
> ways
> of taking it out
>
> regards
>
> Adey
>
> G0KOM/ZC4MK/VP8COI
>
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That is the infamous VCO-5 potting compound problem. I don't know of
anything that will remove it except tweezers and patience. The
components must be removed to get all of it and then replaced.
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Owner of AVVid, an Authorized Kenwood and Icom Service Center
For more info click on the following
http://www.avvid.com/or call 1-800-214-5779
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From: Fred Hamilton <fhamilto@bright.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 11:55:35 -0500
Subject: [Kenwood] Wrong URL
Message-Id: <4.2.0.58.20000218115458.0094a300@mail.bright.net>
Boy it must have been a late night! I worked all day on the program and my
fingers must have been tired.
The url for Control Commander should be http://www.qsl.net/w8frd/cc.htm .
Sorry for the inconvenience.
73,
Fred
W8FRD
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From: "Adey" <adey@freeuk.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:53:12 -0000
Subject: [Kenwood] TS-440 again
Message-ID: <000301bf7a30$ab2f0eb0$c9026b83@kewl>
Hi guys
as suspected the problem re-appeared after moving the rig
I have opened it again, hinged the IF board and have localised it to the
small sealed metal unit housing one of the VFOs, there is some plastic
compound
in it, i proded it lightly with a small plastic prod (real techie term) and
the rig came to life again
so we have the problem, this stuff seems quite tough, can anyone suggest any
ways
of taking it out
regards
Adey
G0KOM/ZC4MK/VP8COI
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From: "Bob Naumann - N5NJ" <n5nj@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:27:29 -0000
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Kenwood Rig Control
Message-ID: <002401bf7a0b$85bf5100$7f512104@dsl.gtei.net>
Fred busted his own call - its:
http://www.qsl.net/w8frd/cc.htm
Robert E. Naumann
N5NJ / V26O
N5NJ@arrl.net
www.qsl.net/n5nj
Plano, TX USA
ex KR2J, V26RN, W6V, WA2OVE
----- Original Message -----
From: M. Clark <rudder@gulfcoast.net>
To: Fred Hamilton <fhamilto@bright.net>
Cc: <kenwood@qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 12:25
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Kenwood Rig Control
> > Please go to
> > http://www.qsl.net/k8frd/cc.htm to download the demo...
>
> Seems to be a bad URL.
>
> Malcolm, WX4YZ
>
>
>
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From: "M. Clark" <rudder@gulfcoast.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 07:25:29 -0500
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Kenwood Rig Control
Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20000218072529.007f81e0@mail.gulfcoast.net>
> Please go to
> http://www.qsl.net/k8frd/cc.htm to download the demo...
Seems to be a bad URL.
Malcolm, WX4YZ
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From: "Koen Vermeersch" <Koen.Vermeersch@village.uunet.be>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 08:41:01 +0100
Subject: [Kenwood] FYI : EMC problem with TS870
Message-Id: <200002180931.KAA17870@plutonium.uunet.be>
Hello Kenwood Freaks,
Just for your info :
I've had a little interference problem with my TS870. The internal speaker
felt out when using CW at speeds higher than 28 WPM, using 100W and only at
the 21Mhz & 28Mhz bands (even on a dummy load). In all other conditions
there was no problem. I've solved the problem by opening the TX and
putting a ferite core between the speaker and his connection point (CN404
on the scheme).
Now everything is working fine at any speed & frequency.
Best 73s, Ken, ON4CCP
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From: "Fred Decker" <fdecker@csi.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 01:56:03 -0500
Subject: [Kenwood] TS-450SAT comments?
Message-ID: <008401bf79dd$4e1b2b80$010910ac@rednfred>
Thinking about picking one of these up used. Can anyone give comments for
or against? Any tips or tricks to know? Thanks!
Fred
N4IXL
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From: Fred Hamilton <fhamilto@bright.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 00:38:36 -0500
Subject: [Kenwood] Kenwood Rig Control
Message-Id: <4.2.0.58.20000218003320.0097c210@mail.bright.net>
I have just finished creating Control Commander. The radio control program
for the Kenwood TS-570Dg radio. It has many features like instant access to
any one of the 100 memories at the click of a mouse, storage and retrieval
of memories to disk, over 100 predefined SW radio stations. Just click and
listen. To many extra features to mention here. Please go to
http://www.qsl.net/k8frd/cc.htm to download the demo. Make sure you read
the instructions included with the program as it contains the demo code you
need to activate the program. This demo is fully functional with one
exception. You can only load, save and program the first 10 memory channels.
Enjoy and please feel free to offer feedback or feature requests!
73,
Fred
W8FRD
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From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E." <geraldj@ames.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 23:17:03 -0600
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] NEW RIG ???
Message-ID: <38ACD5CF.485E@ames.net>
And the TenTec 2m/6m rig receiver specs were about 20 dB poorer than the
current state of the art so it was bound to be deaf. Within the last two
or three weeks they posted to the tentec list that a new engineer had
been hired and was working on it. There might be more at Dayton...
73, Jerry, K0CQ
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