IT'S BACK!!! The Kenwood TS-940S!!!

I thought it had a burned up power supply, turns out it continues to work. I made some contacts on 17 meters with it, and the Chameleon CHA-TDL tactical delta loop.
I need to get it aligned and tuned up, as it is slightly off frequency. But SHE'S BACK!!!
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[@wonderingworld119]

I recapped one a decade ago, I am sure it needs it. I tell you what though, listening to shortwave radio transmissions on AM through that radio is amazing.

[@KX4UL]

Cool! I love those classic rigs. Brings back good memories of my early HAM radio days. Enjoy!

[@Dreamlgider]

Good looking rig. Indeed the clock is an on and off timer.

[@tompadberg336]

I love mine and will never sell it. W2AEW channel has an excellent video on the battery replacement but if it’s working OK don’t mess with it. My batteries are 24 years old and are still doing their job. Enjoy. It’s a wonderful radio despite the bad press on it from some people.

[@kurttuttle1708]

classic great radio.

[@Littlelewie151]

You can set the main oscillator through a hole on the left side a couple inches back from the front panel. The manual explains how to use WWV as a reference.

[@KOAOutdoors]

Cool Eric ! The longer I'm into it the more I'm drawn to the older tech.

[@cw.only.channel]

A very beautiful and great radio. Just love it. 73

[@bobdillashaw4360]

It is a beautiful radio

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

Beautiful radio miss mind

[@vtradio]

Yes, like @dri50 says, the Timer button was pushed in. The old Hammarlund HQ shortwave receivers with clocks were prone to having this mysterious issue, too. I bought a Kenwood TS-940S in an estate sale many years ago. It just had dots in the display which was a sign that the PLL was unlocked. Some friends and I worked on it for a long time and never could resolve the issue. I eventually had to sell it, as is. 73 Paul AA1SU

[@kweeks10045]

Great rig.

[@hipal2271]

I love my Kenwood TS-850

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

Yes you could set it as a Timer

[@alvarogaitan2529]

great radio y buys new and still working perfect great radio for me

[@tompadberg336]

Use a linear amplifier keying interface if the keying voltage is more than 12 volts. I’m using one anyway with my SB-1000

[@vtradio]

If you ever want to computer control your TS-940, a company called PIEXX makes an interface board that plugs right into the radio. A ribbon cable comes out the back to a DB9 connector. He also sells a USB adapter. 73 Paul AA1SU

[@dri50]

Yes, that is a timer function. You can have the radio turn itself ON and OFF. I have a TS-940 and a copy of the User Manual in PDF. I'll look for your email.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Then that’s why I thought it quit!!! It was a timer???? Holy hell!!! No wonder it works again.. the day it shut down I thought she burned up

[@dri50]

@@HamRadioConceptsTo the right of your POWER button turn the TIMER OFF. You should see the clock display change

[@souta95]

@@HamRadioConcepts I ran in to the same thing with my 940. I though it was dead, turns out I inadvertently turned on the timer. I believe it was designed for tracking time during contests that had limited operation times. Regarding the audio issue, it might be a cracked solder joint. I have had issues with transmit audio on mine from cracked solder joints. These early wave-soldered boards seem to be rather susceptible to cracked joints, its the same with the TS-440 and TS-430.

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

check your internal connections they might be a bit dirty and maybe use some contact spray on the volume pot! never hurts to do a good cap job either which will take some time! all in all just some good old fashioned love!

[@LegacyLost]

Still love my mint ts 450sat

[@Andrew-yx7sf]

Those were the cats ass back in The day. Nice rig.

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

I'm sorry I got rid of mind❤