What kind of tuner does a Kenwood ts-180 use?
Matthew Barrera
Published Apr 01, 2026
What kind of tuner does a Kenwood ts-180 use?
The set comes with a Kenwood MC-50 microphone, a kenwood AT-180 antenna tuner, a Kenwood PS-30 power supply and an external VFO box. All leads are still present!
What is the VFO plug for a Kenwood TS 820?
VFO PLUG for 520/820 Enables the internal VFO in a TS-520, TS-820, TS-520S or TS-820S when a Remote VFO is not present, or can be used to build cables. These are the original, last remaining stock of the Kenwood 9-pin connectors.
What kind of setscrew do I need for a Kenwood bandswitch?
SHAFT COUPLER TS-520, TS-530, TS-820, TS-830 These are getting hard to find, and very expensive for the 4-setscrew units. I have tooled up, and make exactly what we need for the Kenwood bandswitch and other shaft repairs. Solid brass, with four 3mm x 0.5 x 3mm setscrews.
What are the pins on a Kenwood remote plug?
These are the original, last remaining stock of the Kenwood 9-pin connectors. The back cover threads onto the pin carrier, which features easy-to-solder solder cups. For use as a Remote plug, pins 8 and 9 must be jumpered.
The set comes with a Kenwood MC-50 microphone, a kenwood AT-180 antenna tuner, a Kenwood PS-30 power supply and an external VFO box. All leads are still present!
VFO PLUG for 520/820 Enables the internal VFO in a TS-520, TS-820, TS-520S or TS-820S when a Remote VFO is not present, or can be used to build cables. These are the original, last remaining stock of the Kenwood 9-pin connectors.
SHAFT COUPLER TS-520, TS-530, TS-820, TS-830 These are getting hard to find, and very expensive for the 4-setscrew units. I have tooled up, and make exactly what we need for the Kenwood bandswitch and other shaft repairs. Solid brass, with four 3mm x 0.5 x 3mm setscrews.
How does a SSB slope tune work on a Kenwood transmitter?
SSB slope tune CW VBT Notch (100 kHz IF notch) AF tune Variable CW pitch circuit Dual Noise Blankers 10 Hz Step RIT/XIT with a ± 9.99 kHz tuning range employing an optical encoder Four step RF ATT control prevents saturation upon re- ception of excessive signal inputs. Transmitter Section with Low Distortion and High Re- liability I.
