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gordo’s short circuits

or those of us with the Kenwood TS-2000 HF/V/U transceiver, it’s a keeper, even though an oldie! Some use it just for HF, some for cross-band multimode satellite contacts, and many didn’t realize this classic rig has a built in TNC for digital modes, direct to your computer! It’s a workhorse, but many are now getting an ailment to the main tuning dial (Photo A) - on every 360-degree revolution, the dial hangs up until you give it a new

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