Kenwood TM-431A... some assistance, please?

[Kesephist]

Way it looks, I may end up being the owner of the above mentioned radio through the good offices (snrk) of Ebay. Perhaps counting my chickens early...

The rig is the rig. No mic, antenna, power supply or manual. Bing has been even more than usually infuriating re: my quest to find manuals, and would be much pleased to find if someone has data to help.

I will be taking element 2 testing in September for Technician level license, and I would like to have this here up and running for when I get the assigned callsign.

Kesephist


(wonder if KE7FST is in use?)

[Fidel MD]

Yes, it is....some guy in SLC

The manual should be available here, but the link isn't working for me right now

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/UserFiles/...ls/TM-431A.pdf

Good luck!

[Sniper-T]

If that link doesn't work, your manual is here: http://www.manualslib.com/products/K...1a-259410.html

[Fidel MD]

Try this one, it works too

http://inform3.kenwoodusa.com/Manuals/TM-231A.pdf

Crap like this website of Kenwood is why I haven't bought a kenwood radio since a TS-430

[Kesephist]

Crap like this website of Kenwood is why I haven't bought a kenwood radio since a TS-430

This is being done to prep, as best as possible, given finances at hand. (The Krugerrand bush is not yet bearing at this time, and the Morgan tubers are still sort of unripe.) The radio layout in mind is a dual band, with compatible single bands (on regularly exercised standby) should the dual-band croak. ( and spares , but let's not go there yet.)

A known local kenwood dealer (none, btw) would have spared this inquiry. HT's are not a consideration, as their long reach is only through repeaters, and it is part of the plan to put little reliance on repeaters that may be down/nonexistent.

Assuming this unit, and until I test in September, the commonly listened-to frequency will be XXXXXXXXXXXXX, and the linchpin for the planned transmitting in UHF. VHF only will be easier to find, and have confided its base frq already to ****************** and ************ ************** *********** ***. (sorry, Nephew Norbert NSA; did you honestly think I was gonna make it THAT f*cking easy?) (Nephew Norbert being derived from his FCC relation, Uncle Charlie. )

[ElevenBravo]

You mention power supply, so Im thinking you want to run it base too...

Heres your power supply:
http://www.cheapham.com/products/Jetstream-JTPS28.html
Ive had one, and its a very very good unit.


For coax, find the RG8U that is the length you need:
http://www.cheapham.com/categories/C...rs/Coax-Cable/

You can run up to about 50 feet of RG8X on VHF before you have too much loss:
https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/RG-8X-c383.htm
Again, find the length you need.


Antennas for 2M:
https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/144-MHz-c243.htm
This one would fit any budget and perform well:
https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/CP22E-p502.htm


For a mast, you gonna hafta be creative since they appear to no longer sell antenna mast, its out of style...
Ive used a section of chain link fence top rail with good results, and its inexpensive:
http://www.lowes.com/Search=top+rail...&Ntt=top+rail#!

Or, you can get the mast and assorted hardware here:
http://comingsoon.radioshack.com/search?q=antenna+mast


Microphone:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...624&mfe=search


KE7FST:
Registered to an operator in Utah, Technician.


Good luck, the test aint that hard, *IF* you study!

EB

[bacpacker]

Jet stream makes pretty good equipment. I have a couple of their antennas and the work great.They have good gain and have worked very well for at least 10 years. Our group put one up at the local Red Cross. Still in use.

For power supplies IMO this is the best one for the price on the market. It also has built in protection on the output that will help keep spikes out of your radio. I have one and we got two for our group. Several other guys in the group have them as well. I don't know of one that has failed yet.

http://www.cheapham.com/alinco-dm-330mvt/

[Kesephist]

And now, the folly of talking far ahead of established fact. Cursed bid sniper. No Kenwood in the forseeable.

Anyone have an idea why UHF-only rigs are so apparantly difficult to find, yet VHF and VHF/UHF so abundant?

Kesephist

[bacpacker]

UHF isn't nearly as popular in most areas. That and dual band is available for not a lot more money.
Congrats voing after it.

[Kesephist]

An update... DID get a Kenwood on ebay... TM-241A... regrettably did not do FULL diligence, and will be getting a mic from a fourth party. The above manual links proved to be very useful with the new designation entered, thanks much you guys.