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What do you know about the Kenwood tl-922 ham radio?

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Emily Sparks

Published Apr 06, 2026

What do you know about the Kenwood tl-922 ham radio?

Kenwood TL-922 HAM RADIO PA facts , modifications and key facts in the modern world My Kenwood TL-922A RF PA, ham linear Power AMP. (and mods) I will cover both inspections and modification’s. (and myths) and more (this page is UNDER )

What should grid current be on Kenwood tl-922a Transciever?

After normal tune up of the TL922A, increase the power output of the transciever to full output and readjust the PLATE & LOAD for maximum RF power out of the amplifier. Your grid current (Ig) will be a little over 200 mA so make it quick!

Is the amplfier tl-922 Kenwood modifications malicious?

I don’t believe any of this is malicious or intentional, it is just a byproduct of bad information, experimental guesswork, and a desire for one simple answer to a variety of causes and cures.

Why does the amplfier tl-922 have a high HF tank?

This was truly bizarre, RF-wise, because fairly high HF circulating currents flow though this path on upper HF. It reduces upper HF tank unloaded Q (that should be high for maximum efficiency), while reducing effectiveness of the anode-to-plate choke VHF suppressors.

How much power does a Kenwood tl-922a linear AMP have?

Larger View | Rear Panel. The Kenwood TL-922A HF linear amp is designed to provide the maximum legal power, utilizing two 3-500Z high performance transmitting tubes. The amp features two meters for maximum operating convenience. Power is 2000W PEP SSB, 1000W DC CW/RTTY input. Drive power is 80 or more watts.

I don’t believe any of this is malicious or intentional, it is just a byproduct of bad information, experimental guesswork, and a desire for one simple answer to a variety of causes and cures.

This was truly bizarre, RF-wise, because fairly high HF circulating currents flow though this path on upper HF. It reduces upper HF tank unloaded Q (that should be high for maximum efficiency), while reducing effectiveness of the anode-to-plate choke VHF suppressors.

How many panel meters does a tl-922 have?

Two panel meters: one meter always indicates the dp) plate current; the second selectively reads (Ig) grid current. (Rf) relative output, or (Hv) high voltage.