Author Topic: New (to me) Radio (Read 6888 times)

KI4RVH · « **on:** April 03, 2008, 10:54:06 PM »

I got a new to me radio today. I got a Kenwood TS-430S. Its a 1980s vintage radio. A friend had it for sale for a good price and I just couldn\'t resist. It looks real good and has the SSB filter in it. I got good audio reports on 10 meters. I will get my trans match hooked up to it tomorrow and try it on some other bands.

73

Chris

K0DXC · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2008, 02:36:31 PM »

Nice...

I have the exact same radio right now. My granpda is loaning it to me so I can sell my 706 then get a 746PRO.

I guess we\'ll both be learning about this radio at the same time.

KC4UMO · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2008, 03:51:21 PM »

Hey, nice rig. Has the built in tuner?

KI4RVH · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2008, 12:20:45 AM »

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Hey, nice rig. Has the built in tuner?

No tuner. I have to use an external tuner or resonant wire. My TS-2000 has an internal tuner and has me spoiled. I\'ve had a lot of fun with it. I didn\'t really need another radio but it was a good deal and I like Kenwood stuff.

73

Chris

KI4RVH · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2008, 12:23:17 AM »

Quote from: K0DXC;15827

Nice...

I have the exact same radio right now. My granpda is loaning it to me so I can sell my 706 then get a 746PRO.

I guess we\'ll both be learning about this radio at the same time.

The thing has really good ears for an 80s rig. I really like it. I\'ve had fun with this one. Hope you have fun with your loaner.

73

Chris