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WB8PFZ

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wanted power switch knob for Kenwood TS-940
« on: June 08, 2022, 04:49:28 PM »

Would any one know if a new power switch knob is available? Thanks Mike
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N8YX

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Re: wanted power switch knob for Kenwood TS-940
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2022, 06:32:14 AM »

Do you need the switch, or just the button?
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WB8PFZ

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Re: wanted power switch knob for Kenwood TS-940
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2022, 10:30:47 AM »

Just the button.
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WB8PFZ

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Re: wanted power switch knob for Kenwood TS-940
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2022, 06:36:11 AM »

I was able to repair the old one. Not sure how long it will last. If they would have but a little more plastic in the knob it would have been a lot stronger. I saw the one on Ebay. He has a few parts listed for some crazy money. If it was in the states I might bite. Thanks Mike
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N8YX

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Re: wanted power switch knob for Kenwood TS-940
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2022, 01:16:57 PM »

The button in question is used on a number of Kenwoods. TS-430/440, TS-930/940, R-5000, AT-250 just to name a few (and which I've personally verified in the shack). That should help you widen your search.
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WB8PFZ

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Re: wanted power switch knob for Kenwood TS-940
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2022, 05:20:38 AM »

Thanks for the info on the switches. I am going to see if I can use the timer switch instead of the power switch for my daily routine. Mike
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KG4RUL

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Re: wanted power switch knob for Kenwood TS-940
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2022, 10:03:45 AM »

Someone needs to publish a 3D printer STL model to make a button - Use a silver filament - Nice!

I am not good enough at 3D design to attempt it but, this could also apply to a lot of radio, plastic parts that are in short supply or unobtanium.
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WB8PFZ

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Re: wanted power switch knob for Kenwood TS-940
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2022, 11:24:38 AM »

I would buy a few.
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WB8PFZ

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Re: wanted power switch knob for Kenwood TS-940
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2022, 11:28:36 AM »

I would gladly do a detailed drawing with dimensions if needed. Mike
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N8YX

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Re: wanted power switch knob for Kenwood TS-940
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2022, 07:50:58 AM »

There are several on eBay at the moment ranging from somewhat cheap to NFW.

I'd grab one of the lower priced buttons and call it a day. In many, many thousands of hours using radios that employ this model of switch and button I've never broken one.
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