I am occasionally asked if I offer repair service for the TS-930S. The answer to this used to be “no,” but recently “money talked and the goose walked.” So, I’m pleased to offer a limited selection of services:
- Installation of the PIEXX digital board.
- Installation of Inrad roofing filter and other filters.
- Power supply repair/rebuild (new pass transistors, electrolytic capacitors, other components as-needed).
- PA driver and final repair/rebuild.
The terms are pretty simple: You pay actual parts costs (including shipping to me), shipping to/from my QTH, and my flat rate (for each of four items above, e-mail for a quote). I only accept PayPal for payment. Only send me a radio after we have corresponded by e-mail (my first name at this domain, or look up on QRZ.com) and I have agreed to work on it. I am located in the Washington, DC, area. So, if you happen to be in the area, that’s an easy way to avoid shipping your radio.
If you have an undiagnosed problem or want comprehensive service, the only person who I am aware of who is both a Kenwood authorized technician and repairs the TS-930S is Clif Holland at AVVID. He has never done any work for me, but I have spoken with him a few times and know others have worked with him. He’s a straight shooter.
hello my uncle gave me a link to your websit but it is broken i need the pdf file for the ts-930 that contains all the boards and componet locations and part # im repairing it for him i replaces the pass transistor then found out it didnt help found out the 18v regulator was bad replaces it also replaces the 470uf regulator cap turned it on nothing then went back to the pass transistor it was blown 2 leggs showd 32 v the other 0 v i followed w3nqn repair notes please can u give me a link or show me where i can download the pdf file thank much apriciated chris
You want the Service Manual. I have a paper copy, but not the PDF. You’ll have to search for it or buy one on eBay. Good luck.
Your offer to service these rigs , I am very interested to take up your offer The amplifier is in first class condition all transisitors checked out and circuitry no problem , I really dont care what you would put in the pre-drivers but perhaps we can come to an arrangement of shipping UPS etc and the price . Parts etc no problem . This TS 940 is worth salvaging I have used it for 20 years no problem until a loose connection from PS to amp started the oscil;ations in the MRF 485 actually blew them apart . All voltages bias working as per spec Kenwood minor change to try and stop the oscillastion one resistor value . Bill Cridland Bolton MASS