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source for alignment tools for Kenwood TS-830	Reply
by KB5RFT on October 17, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
I don't have a good tool for adjusting the ANT and MIX slugs in the coil pack of my ts-830. It would be something like a plastic 1/16 inch flat head screwdriver. My local radio shack has gone out of business. Does anyone know of a place on-line where I might purchase an alignment tool for this? Thanks so much! Best Regards, David Gasaway kb5rft www.myoldcamera.com

RE: source for alignment tools for Kenwood TS-830	Reply
by W5RKL on October 18, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Yes, try Radio Daze: http://www.radiodaze.com/ 73's Mike W5RKL

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by W5RKL on October 18, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
I forgot to ask. Do you have the TS-830 service manual? If not then you will need it. Download it free at Gordon's, N6WK, website. http://www.n6wk.com/kenwood/ While you are at Gordon's website, I also recommend downloading the TS-830 high resolution schematic. Click on the following link to download the hires schematic http://www.n6wk.com/kenwood/TS-830S-excellent%20schematic.pdf 73's Mike W5RKL

RE: source for alignment tools for Kenwood TS-830	Reply
by K4DPK on October 18, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
David Get a knitting needle, swizzle stick or some other small diameter plastic rod. Place a piece of fine-grit sandpaper flat on the table and, holding the plastic rod at an angle, form the end into a flat blade of the correct dimensions. I use those things often. Even the new ones have to be re-formed frequently because they are soft plastic. Make sure the tip is sharp and straight, so you don't need to push hard on the wand. If you use a lot of pressure, you will push the core to the bottom of the coil form and then have to extract it. Phil C. Sr. k4dpk

RE: source for alignment tools for Kenwood TS-830	Reply
by KB5RFT on October 18, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Thanks, Phil, I will absolutely try that! I appreciate the good advice!

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by N4NYY on October 18, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
http://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p62.htm I have a GC set from like 20 years ago. They have everything and their mother.

RE: source for alignment tools for Kenwood TS-830	Reply
by KG6YV on October 19, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Antique Electronics Supply (www.tubesandmore.com) in Tempe has a kit with every size alignment tool you would need for 410.00 or so. Comes in a plastic case so you won't lose them. Greg KG6YV

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