i use to own one bloody good radio

I just picked up a Gonset Communicator II in the same color scheme & similar condition to your G-50 a couple of weeks ago. The reciever in mine was "deaf" as I acquired it, but it just tool a front-end reakignment to get it hearing well again. :)

Thanks, just what I was looking for. Last tuned my TS520s 30 years ago.. Have fire extinguisher ready. Thanks again.

Nice demo of the tuning procedure. I haven't tuned a Kenwood TS-520 hybrid rig since my first on HF rig 25 years ago.

old school

these two radios are not comparable between both, I have a Yaesu FT847 and a TenTec corsair II, too much differences, one a compact side radio, other real base radio, really the yaesu are four radios in one, with a lot of new and old characteristics. Both radios are superior in your range.

I was looking at a Jupiter here locally but have decided against it. Nothing wrong with the rig I just don't need it. I heard you say Findlay Ohio. Gee whiz that brought back some memories. I lived in Findlay in 1975 and 1976. My old house is still standing and so is Lincoln primary where I did 5th grade. Thanks for the memory!! 73

really simple and well done. Thanks

When I turn mine on and transmit in SSB 28.400 mhz my needle swings backwards why ?

So it best to start with a dummy load first ?

I have one of these on the way from FedEx and can't wait.

very big help thanks tubes or getting red and when you mentioned bias and showed it on the meter I knew right away real happy now thank you

what about staying at 225 milliamps ?

I'm looking at one of these that looks likes its in good condition is there anything I should look at or for to determine if it is worth the 100 he is asking. Also comes with a mic a green analog meter looking thing and some kind of doctor. I have never used the radio but wanted to get into these any help would be greatly appreciated

Great,, but couldn't see the meter too good. I have a 530s and this helps.

Thanks for uploading. I have a 520 since one week. After a long time I must tune. You video is helpfull. Axel, DJ4TT

I would just add when dipping the plate while in the CW position, and the meter in the lP position, to make sure your current does not exceed 225mA.73, Tom, K2BEW

i have a kenwood ts520s it will receiver but on trans mis

Thanks for a good video! You might want to remind folks about keeping the mA @ 200 or below when operating CW. 73

Thanks! I got my ticket in Jan. about the same time I picked up a TS-520. Months of studying the manual and web page describig tune up and I was still confused. Your 3 minutes taught me more than all the reading!

bad example

how much for each amp

I know this video isn't new so this is a long shot, but do you still have the 2-C? I oicked up a 2-NT this morning so I'm now in the market for a receiver for it! 73, Mike Thompson KJ6DRG

Great help

Been using an older TT Omni C for about a year now.. I did side by side comparisons to Kenwoods and Yaesus of the same era and the Ten Tec Omni has the quietest receive by far and is so easy on the ears. QSK is also completely transparant and far superior with no relay clicking.

Great vid! I have a 520SE and I think I may need to do some work on it, as it just kisses 100w max. I see that you got ~120w with yours. I love these radios, they're certainly worth keeping. Thanks for the tutorial. 73, KD5MHQ

Beautiful sound....

The Yaesu most definitely was receiving the far station much better. What's wrong with you guys? Also, the Yaesu could have cleaned up the signal even better with the DSP kicked in.

Nice video. You are spot on the tuning. I just bought a 520SE, and this video helps me to visualize what the manual describes.

Pardon me Mr. crappy attitude, but you are WRONG, that procedure is in the manual. I can give a lengthy dissertation regardin peaking the grid, dipping the plate and adjusting load to various impedances. This video is not that, it's a "quick guide" for tuning a Kenwood hybrid. You've been a member of KZbin for 2 weeks, post your call or return under the rock where you came from. I was requested to do this video and it appears to have helped quite a few people. That was my intent.

This is one of the worse video's on the correct procedures to tune a 520. If you don't know how to properly tune up your Radio, why are you showing others? 1. Your meter switch was in the WRONG position from the start. 2. It was in the wrong position all the way until the end, when it "defaulted" in the RIGHT position, because you didn't touch it. If you would have done it the correct way, you could have shown what a Dipping of the plate, and peeking of the Grid is all about. Read your Manual.

Greta video. I have been hunting for a used Jupiter. I think they are a great no frills rig

wow! sounds great! I thought you were on AM

im glad you clarified what the purpose of the bubble wrap was for, nice amp!

They are very nice and competent radios, I should have done a video on the Eagle they loaned us for a DXpedition to TI5N, another simpler but high performance rig, it really did a great job from TI5N in some crazy pileups! Good luck and enjoy whatever rig you choose!

Nice rig, Sir. Eyeballing them here to get a feel for whether I want one or not, this makes a strong case for buying one. 73 DE kd5ful

Interesting - I want to learn more about electronics. Thumbs up!

i never needed a bandscope. for the price i paid for my jupitor. its good enough., my drakes dont have a bandscope neither do any of my qrp rigs. as a collector i guess in time i will hve a rig with a bandscope. 73

Google ft 847 manual. It's available online as a pdf. I found it but youtube won't allow me to post it's link.

That's a very nice rig you have there. 6 meters seems to be opening lately, so you may see what you can work. I have one of these. The rec/trans knob is broken. If its cold where you live, they also double as a space heater :) 73's, jonathan

Ten tec blasted the yaesu out of the water, ten tec most underrated rigs ever, far superior to the japanese rigs. Great video to prove that .. Mw0 hac

good i got one comminig i hope so this helped alot..jeff england

Very nice! I sold my 75s1 a few years back, and have regretted it ever since. Well, at least I still have my R390.

It's the same procedure, all the Kenwood hybrids xmit sections are about the same.

Great demo of a good looking oldie!

When I got into ham radio the first hf rig I had was a ts-520s once you can tune it you can tune just about any radio. Great Video by the way.

When will Ten-Tec make a real time bandscope for some of their more inexpensive radios?

Ten-Tec rule..

Nice. My first transciever was a TS-520S. Added a 500Hz CW filter at one point. Kenwood makes great rigs. I've had two sets of Twins as well. Made a lot of contacts with those rigs. Sometimes...I wish I wasn't running a FT-817ND, just for the warm glow of tubes and the rompin'-stompin' 100+ watts. :) The local ham radio shop once told me to just peak for max output. 73 de WB3CFN

Nice video. You said you painted the rig. How did you choose the color (and type/manufacturer) ? Thanks and 73,