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Kenwood ts-180S hf trans. capacitor replacement kit
This is a electrolytic capacitor replacement kit for the Kenwood TS-180S transceiver. I have been restoring vintage ham radio equipment for years, and electrolytic capacitors have a design life span which one has to recognize if the intent is to keep your TS-180S running for a long time to come.
As a retired broadcast transmitter maintenance technician, when I take in a piece of equipment not only is it restored cosmetically to like-new condition, it is also electrically re-newed.
Part of my restoration process is the replacing of all electrolytic capacitors. Electrolytics over time change value due to leakage, electrical stress, heat exposure etc., and can be very annoying to trouble shoot especially when intermittent. There are 105 small electrolytics used in the TS-180S so for those who like probability calculations, figure out the failure rate possibility for capacitors that already have 25 years of service!
Included in the kit is an installation guide to help those along who might feel a bit nervous doing this type of board work.
** There is no retuning of the radio required as the capacitors being changed are power supply related, or audio coupling/decoupling. Minor adjustment of the VOX controls may be required when new capacitors are installed.
** Installation Time is approximately 6 hours from start to finish for an experienced technican used to doing this work. For all others take your time and enjoy its a great project!
The kit is comprised of the following capacitors (105 in all):
Please note the picture of the capacitors is generic as I have a wide range of these kits available for Yaesu and Kenwood radios. The capacitors for the TS-180S kit are high quality brand new Nichicon and Panasonic and are rated at +85 deg. C.
