Some users of the TS-930S have reported a problem where the PLL will sometimes not lock (digital display does not come on) if the power switch is turned off and on while xx.499.9 MHz is displayed, after the unit has warmed up. This may occur also in the FSK mode.

This may be caused by detuning of VCO-2 and VCO3 in the PLL unit (X50-1880-00). This may be cured by a simple increase in the voltage obtained in the PLL alignment procedure. Make the following change in your service manual.

Service Manual page 58.

3. VCO-3 T14 change 3.7v to read 4.2 vdc
4. VCO-2 T15 change 3.0v to read 3.5 vdc

Notes:
Be sure to adjust T14 and T15 of VCO-2 and VCO3 whenever a PLL related circuit is serviced.
This change applies to units before S/N 306XXXX.
Installation time for this change is 1/2 hour or less.



19-07-1998 TS-930S Service Notes on AT-930
Author: Trio-Kenwood Communication, inc.

Some of the symptoms and cures for troubles that have been encountered with the AT-930 are listed below.

1. The motors do not stop on all bands.
   
   Possible causes:
   a. Cold solder joint of platee VCJ wire.
   b. Cold solder joint of L18 lead.
   c. Cold solder joint of the wire between pin 13 of Q39 and R139, D33 and R138.
   
   
2. The motors do not stop on the 7 MHz band.
   
   Possible Cause:
   The rotor of VC2 contacts (shorts against) the stator.
   
   
3. The motors do not stop on the 28 MHz band.
   
   Possible Cause:
   Cold solder joint between D33 and R84
   
   
4. The AUTO mode does not reset.
   
   Possible Cause:
   The wire from R138, R139 and D33 may touch Q39 pin 14.
   
   
5. The motor stop when SWR is at Maximum.
   
   Possible Cause:
   The wire from R138, R139 and D33 touches Q39 pin 14 and the foil is broken around VC1.

The following procedure should correct any tendency of the TS-930S to exhibit intermittent TX power output. Most of the reported cases of this nature have been traced to poor contact of one or more plated thru holes mentioned below. Careful adherence to this procedure should prevent reoccurrance of this symptom.

Procdeure:

1. Remove the top and bottom covers.
2. Remove the 10 screws securing the final unit to the chassis.
3. Disconnect all cable assemblies from the final assembly, and remove it from the radio. The fan motor cable may have to be removed for easy access.
4. Remove all Final Unit PC board screws and turn the circuit board foil side up.
5. Desolder Q6, D2, and the plated-thru hole connecting the foils from R20 and Q8 base together (between T2 and VR1). Do not remove the components!
6. Carefully remove the green solder resistant coating from the immediate areas of these six points, so that there is bare copper foill up to and surrounding the eyelets.
7. Carefully resolder these six points, and those listed below:
   Q1 Emitter and base
   D4 anode and cathode
   Q2 Emitter and base
   Q3 Emitter and Base
   Q7 Emitter and Base
   Q4 and Q5 Base and collectors
   Plated-thru hole between C36 and C15
   (2) Plated-thru hole sby the molex connector.
   Check and resolder the input and output coax connectors.
   
8. Double check your work to ensure that there are no solder bridges or splashes.
9. Check the value of R19. If it is not 6.8 K ohms, change it so it is.
10. Reinstall the final assembly, and readjust the idle bias currents of the driver and final transistors in accordance with Service Bulletin 867.

1. The resolution of the main tuning digital readout can be increased from 100Hz to 10Hz. No digits are lost since the readout has the extra digit for this purpose. This change can be accomplished by grounding pin 1 of connector 8 on the digital unit PCB.
2. The tuning rate is 10KHz per revolution of the main tuning knob.
   The tuning rate can be changed to 5KHz per revolution by removing or lifting one end of diode D-13 on the digital unit PCB.
3. Note that the black marks on the tuning knob itself are exactly 500Hz apart. The knob can be "corrected" by tuning in an exact frequency, such as 10,000.00KHz, pressing the DIAL LOCK switch, then turning the knob to line up a black line. As long as you don't spin the dial too fast, it will track nicely from one end to the other. With the slow rate tuning modification above, the dial increments become 250Hz per division.
4. You may desire to switch the new reduced tuning rate on and off. For example, you can select the new rate on just VFO B by using an unused section of the FUNCTION switch to make or break the circuit on diode D-13. Another pssibility is to use the display DIM switch.
5. There are an additional 8 memories available. These can be util- ized by grounding pin 5 of connector 7 on the digital unit PCB. This lead is designated as "M3". The additional memories can be selected by using the unused contac on the FUNCTION switch or by adding a new switch.

1. Look at the signal board and locate C500. C500 is an electrolytic 4.7uF located near the center of the board (if viewed with the radio upside down with the front facing you) near connector 30.
2. Remove this capacitor by carefully twisting it with a pair of needle nosed pliers. This capacitor cannot be easily removed any other way without completely disassembling the radio. The function of this capacitor was to de-bounce the PTT switch and is a big reason why the TS-930 will not work satisfactorily in AMTOR mode.
3. Next, locate R476 wich is on the same board as above and is positioned just above the large CW filter. The lead that is exposed needs to be grounded. An easy way to do this is to locate R474 which is right next to R476 and scrape away some of the insulation from both of the exposed leads, then solder a bridge between them.

Some users of the TS-930S have reported a slight change in the CW pitch tone when the MONI switch is turned ON and OFF.

This may be corrected by changing the following components:

On the Signal unit (X57-1000-XX) change R826 from a 1 K ohm resistor to a 10 K ohm resistor and remove C601, a .022uF capacitor from the foil side of the circuit board.

Notes: This change is applicable to units before serial number 3070221 only.



19-07-1998 TS-930S 15 Meter Internal Beat Tone
Author: Trio-Kenwood Communication, inc.

Some users have reported an internal beat tone that appears every 10 KHz, when operating in the range of 20-21.5 MHz. Apparently the RV terminal switch unit H is being affected by the 1st loop of the PLL unit.
The cure is relatively simple. Add a .01 µF 50V disc ceramic capacitor on the RV line of switch unit H as shown below.

Time required for this modification is ½ hour or less.



19-07-1998 TS-930S RF Feedback
Author: Trio-Kenwood Communication, inc.

For reports of RF feedback from the external speaker, especially when using a vertical antenna, or a linear amplifier, check for correct installation of capacitor C16 on the EXT SPKR jack.

C16 should go from ground to the white wire on the opposite side of the jack. Some units have the capacitor soldered to the middle terminal in error!

Note: This bulletin is applicable to radios with serial numbers prior to 3070420. Time required for this procedure is ½ hour or less.



19-07-1998 TS-930S SSB TX Tone Quality
Author: Trio-Kenwood Communication, inc.

The transmitted audio tonal quality of the TS-930S may be improved by the following procedure:

In the TS-930S Service Manual page 64, make the following change:

5. 100 W Final Bias VR2 adjust for 70 ma
                    VR1 adjust for 1.3A

Note:
This change is applicable to units with serial numbers prior to S/N 3080001.



24-01-1999 Error in the operator's manual of the DIGITAL UNIT pin

Note: In the operator's manual supplied with the 930, there is an error on one of the drawings. On the upper left corner of the DIGITAL UNIT schematic locate connector 8. The lead designations are as follows (note that some of the designations do not appear on this sheet so you can add them to the drawing):

        Pin     Desig.
         1       100
         2       MU
         3       SCN
         4       M2
         5       MIN
         6       FSK
         7       B2
         8       FT

It has been found that a few TS-930S (and other) transceivers have been shipped in the 220V or 240V line position. If you should encounter an initial transceiver failure, please check for correct line voltage selector setting. The voltage selector is located on the bottom case at the rear of the unit.



09-04-2000 TS-930S CW Hetrodyne Tone
Author: Trio-Kenwood Communication, inc.

Some users of the TS-930S have reported that a hetrodyne is heard when the VFO control is turned in the CW mode. The tone may be more noticeable with no signal present, (e.g. no antenna connected.), or when the AF tune or CW PITCH controls are tuned. This may be reduced or eliminated by the following procedures.

Parts required

Qty     Description                 Kenwood part number
 1      Shield Kit                  Z930CARSHIELD
        Cover CAR 1                 F11-0813-04
        Shield CAR 1                F10-1308-04
        8.2 Kohm ¼ Watt Resistor
        22 Kohm ¼ Watt Resistor
        3 pF disc capacitor
        .5 pF disc capacitor
        1 pF disc capacitor

Procedure

1. Remove the top and bottom covers from the TS-930S.
2. Turn the radio bottom up to allow access to the Signal unit (X57-1000-11).
3. Remove the twenty-two (22) screws that secure the Signal Unit/Heat sink to the chassis. Unplug the RAT, DRV, XVT, FRQ and the VCOF coaxial cables from the Signal unit. These are located along the rear and the left side of the Signal unit. Unplug connectors number (16) and (20) located along the right of the Signal unit.
4. Gently lift up on the rear of the Signal unit and fold the board over towards the front panel to allow access to the bottom of the board.
5. Install the shield plate as shown in figure 1. Cut the circuit foil and add the jumper wire as shown.
6. Change the following components:
   
   Change R635 to 8.2 Kohm
   Change R501 to 22 Kohm
   Change C469 to 3 pF
   Change C473 to .5 pF
   Change C476 to 1 pF
   
   
7. Reinstall the Signal unit. Pay careful attention to the coaxial connectors when reinstalling to ensure they are in the correct locations.
8. Install the top cover to CAR 1 enclosure to complete the Signal Unit modification.
9. Turn the set over so top is up. Remove the four (4) screws that secure the speaker assembly to the chassis and lift up gently (unplug the battery backup connector). The assembly may then be folded over to the right with cables attached.
   Remove the four (4) screws that secure the Digital assembly to the chassis and fold the assembly up and towards the front panel, to allow access to the PLL unit.
10. Remove resistor R73 and capacitor C99 from the PLL unit.
11. Reverse the procedure in step 9 to reinstall the Digital and Speaker units.

Adjustments.

1. Connect an oscilloscope probe to the CAR 1 terminal (24) of the Signal unit. Adjust L161 for 300 mV p-p signal amplitude.
2. Connect the oscilloscope probe to the emitter of Q79.
   Adjust L142, L144, and L145 for maximum signal amplitude, then adjust L139 for 1 V p-p amplitude.
   Note: Note the USB frequency before adjusting L139
3. Adjust TC4, TC5, and TC6. (Refer to Service Manual)
4. Adjust TC3 so the frequency is again the same as measured in step 2.
5. Replace top and bottom covers to complete the modification.

A loss of receiver sensitivity (6-30dB) may be caused by shorted switching diodes in the Signal unit (X57-1000-xx). The following procedure will increase the capability of the unit to withstand high RF voltage levels.

Procedure

Signal unit (X57-1000-xx)

1. Replace Signal unit jumper J27 with an XZ-070 Zener diode.
   (PCB coordinate C-1, see figure 2.)
   
   
2. Change diodes D15 through D33 from BA2B2's to 1S2588's. Change only the defective diodes when making the repair.
   
   
3. Figure 3 show a circuit that is capable of withstanding antenna input levels of up to 50 Watts. Use this on units that may be subject to high levels of RF. (This is an optional change that may not be done in-warranty.)

Installation time for this procedure is ½ hour or less.



09-04-2000 TS-930S CW VBT
Author: Trio-Kenwood Communication, inc.

This procedure will allow a simplified alignment method for the TS-930S CW VRT section, when a VBT-1 jig is not available.

Test Equipment required

• Oscilloscope
• Audio signal generator (2)
• AF VTVM

Procedure

1. Preset the TS-930S controls as follows:
   1. MODE: …………………. LSB
   2. Disconnect the DRV connector from the Signal unit.
   3. Confirm that CAR2 frequency is the same when switched from transmit to receive. If it does not stay constant adjust VR23.
2. Connect the oscilloscope probe to R176 in the Signal unit.
3. Connect the two Audio Generators as shown in the figure below. Set AG1 to 300 Hz and AG2 to 2.9 KHz.
   
   
4. Ensure that the output level of AG1 and AG2 are equal by using the AT VTVM.
5. Connect the cathode of D133 to that of D132 in the Signal unit using a 0.01 µF capacitor.
6. Clip the lead of D124 and place the STBY switch to SEND.
7. Adjust TC4 (CAR1 8.8315 KHz for USB) so that complete tone waveform is observed, as shown in figure 2. Return to REC, and resolder D124.
   
   
8. Remove the 0.01µF capacitor installed in step 5.
9. Set STBY to SEND and adjust TC3 (CAR2 8.375MHz) so that a complete two tone signal is displayed, as in Figure 2.
10. Return to REC, and reconnect the DRV connector. This completes the simplified alignment procedure.

Some users have reported an audio oscillation when the AF gain control is set between 10:00 and 12:00.

The cause may be that Signal unit (X57-1000-xx) capacitor C642 is installed backwards. See figures below. Please change your service manual schematic to reflect the correct positioning when you check the board.

Note: This change is applicable to units before S/N 307xxxx.



09-04-2000 TS-930S Feedback into MIC CRT
Author: Trio-Kenwood Communication, inc.

Some users may report RF feedback to the MIC at low frequencies, for example: 3.5 MHz.

Make the following changes to SW unit (J) (X41-1410-00):

Note: This change is applicable to units before S/N 308xxxx.



09-04-2000 TS-930S ALC level drift 28 MHz CW
Author: Trio-Kenwood Communication, inc.

Some users have reported that the ALC meter indication occasionally jumps during long key down periods on the 28 MHz portion of the bands. The symptom may be caused by the ground foil of the Final unit (X56-1430-00) coming in contact with one or more of the projections on the final heat sink, due to expansion when the temperature rises.

Apply Mylar insulating tape to the projections on the heat sink, to prevent reoccurrence of this symptom. See figure below.

Notes: This bulletin is applicable to units prior to serial number 3080001.
Time required for this modification is ½ hour or less.



09-04-2000 TS-930S Power Supply surge protection
Author: Trio-Kenwood Communication, inc.

A line surge (exceeding approximately 4.5 kV) due to static electricity or nearby lighting discharge may short power relay diode, D2 (V06E), and cause electrolytic capacitor C14 (3.3 µF to break down. This results in relay chatter and the relay contacts may finally weld.

Addition of the surge absorber to the primary power supply input circuit, as shown below, should help avoid this type of failure.

Note: This symptom has occasionally occurred in those limited areas subject to frequent and violent lighting discharges. A good earth ground and antenna system lightning protection is still strongly recommended.

Note: This change applies to units before S/N 3080301.



15-04-2000 TS-930S Noisy Power Supply Fan
Author: Trio-Kenwood Communication, inc.

Some users of the TS-930S have reported that the Power Supply Fan motor makes excessive noise. This fan motor was originally designed to drive a pulley system. By adding a small amount of lateral tension to the motor shaft this noise is reduced or eliminated. The procedure listed below should correct any tendency of this motor to make noise.

Parts Required: Flat Spring Part Number: G02-0549-04

Add the Flat Spring as shown in the figures below.

Time required for this modification is ½ hour or less.