Kenwood Tkm707 Mods «TRUSTED • Release»

For many Kenwood transceivers of this era, frequency expansion is achieved by modifying a small group of surface-mount (SMD) resistors or diodes on the control board.

A known issue in Kenwood digital boards of this era is cold solder connections . Resoldering the main PCB and cleaning the Molex connectors can fix erratic behavior. 4. Cooling System Enhancement kenwood tkm707 mods

If you find a TKM-707 for under $300, do the . Skip the 200W temptation and the advanced IF tap unless you love tinkering. For under $400 total invested, you’ll have a rugged, high-power HF rig that will survive a lightning strike better than any modern SDR. For many Kenwood transceivers of this era, frequency

If your TKM-707 has been sitting in a salt-air environment for a decade, it likely needs some internal TLC before it’s ready for the shack. Resoldering the Digital PCB: For under $400 total invested, you’ll have a