Trio / Kenwood TS-700: advice sought

[Skywave]

I have just acquired a vintage Trio TS-700 2m. multi-mode transceiver and am in the process of giving it the 'once-over'. Overall, it seems to function OK on TX and RX, but I have discovered that it needs some attention in a few places.
However, there are a few idiosyncracies about this rig that I find a little confusing - I have a copy of the user's manual for the TS-700A - but my 'non - A' version is different where it matters!

So - if anyone here has (of has had) one of these and could provide some assistance (nothing too technical is required ) - I'd be much obliged.

Dialogue here on the Forum or via PM - either is OK with me.

Thanks.

Al / Skywave

[KeithsTV]

I have a TS700 and could scan the manual.

Mine has had a pre-amp fitted by one of its previous owners. I've owned it since 1980 without any problems although it gets very little use these days.

Keith

[Skywave]

Thanks Keith - sounds ideal!

You have a PM.

Al / Skywave.

[HamishBoxer]

Had a TS700G from new,any queries please PM me.

[Skywave]

Thanks HB - a PM is on its way . . .

Al / Skywave.

[Malcolm G6ANZ]

I've got a TS 700G. Havn't used it for years, but I'll be happy to help

Malcolm

[Skywave]

Thanks for that response, Malcolm.

First, a little aside:
When I started this Thread, on account of the age and rather specialist nature of this item, I didn't anticipate much of a response: three replies so far: what a pleasant surprise!
That was the reason I suggested dialogue via PMs - to avoid cluttering the Forum with a topic of very narrow interest & thus reduce the work-load on the Archivists.
But after three replies, it seems it's not so narrow a Topic as I thought!

The nitty-gritty . . .

It seems that there are at least four variants of this transceiver:
TS-700: original UK model (which I have);
TS-700A: USA version, 144 - 148 MHz with repeater facility (not on the '700);
TS-700G: UK version of the '700A;
TS-700S: As '700G but with a digital display.

All models appear to be single-band (2 metres Amateur Radio), multi-mode (AM, CW, FM, USB & LSB), 10-watt max. RF output to 50-ohm load; a.c. mains or 12-v d.c. powered; all transistor; double-conversion receiver.

If anyone can amend / add to this, please do so.

Mine is the base model, TS-700.
The RIT switch & function works OK on RX; on TX the O/P is about 5-watts on CW. However, when, in TX, it is switched to RIT, the O/P power goes to 10-watts. (The RIT control has no effect on the TX O/P power).
Strange, very strange. This must be a fault, no?
Any ideas, anyone?

(There were a few other issues that were puzzling me when I made my OP, but I've cleared them now).

Al / Skywave.

[Skywave]

Copy of User's Manual for TS-700 now received from Keith: thank you.

An amendment to my immediately-above Post is required:

The TS-700 does have a 'repeater facility': it's on the band-switch.

Al.

[BorisF0FTO]

Hello all

Sorry for the level of my english.

I'm an HAM operator, i live in the north of France in a City called Lille.

I have buy fews days ago an 2 meter transceiver Kenwood TS-700G.

But i can't find any documentation , user manual on the net.

I have read before on this topic that somebody has the user manual.

Is it possible to send it to me by mail ?

I will really appreciate it.

Thanks a lot.

Boris
F0FTO
France Lille

[KeithsTV]

Hi Boris

I can send you a copy of the TS700 manual. I'm not sure how well it applies to the TS700G.

PM me with your email address and I'll send it to you.

Keith

PS don't worry about your english. It's much better than my French.

[Magic Band]

The 5th variant of the TS-700 transceiver is the TS-700SP.

Quote from the TS-700S(P) Service Manual: 'The TS-700SP is an improved model of the TS-700S, which is equipped with a new RX-NB unit (X 55-1170-00 => X55-1210-00) and a CRYSTAL unit (X50-14-70-10).'

PS
I now own a Kenwood TS-700 (condition fine) and a Kenwood TS-700G (

[Magic Band]

Originally Posted by KeithsTV

Hi Boris

I can send you a copy of the TS700 manual. I'm not sure how well it applies to the TS700G.

Operation of both models are almost equal, though I prefer the, in my opinion, far more HAM-friendly TS-700G (I own both).
Plus:
The AF and RF gainknobs are on the far right, as now standard at the Kenwood rigs.
The Repeaterknob, the 'new' location is better visable.
Less important: (FM) Center meter, and the green dial has no additional marks.
No differences in (the lack of) sensivity.

However, checking both Service Manuals, there are more differences in regards of the unit numbers!
NOT changed:
Carrier unit: X50-1160-00; AF unit: X49-1060-00; HET unit: X50-1170-61; BPF unit: X51-1090-00; power transformer: L06-0027-15; Power-supply unit: X43-1120-00 and VFO unit : X40-1080-00.

[mikeofborg]

Originally Posted by KeithsTV

Hi Boris

I can send you a copy of the TS700 manual. I'm not sure how well it applies to the TS700G.

PM me with your email address and I'll send it to you.

Keith

PS don't worry about your english. It's much better than my French.

I just recently bought one myself. I hate to ask, but is there any chance you could make 2 copies of the manual. Thank you much.

I was able to pick up this radio for $50 US dollars. It needs a little work but so far it functions on all the bands. The tuning knob needs a little work however, it wants to drift off freq at times and kicks the digital display off and on.

[KeithsTV]

No problem to send you a pdf copy. PM me with your email address and I'll send it over. It's about 2.3Mb.

It's for the TS700 with an analogue "display" rather than the later versions with digital displays but should give you some useful information.

Keith

[HamishBoxer]

Send me PM with your email address. I have a 700G manual that came with mine and sure it has a circuit in it. Note I am out of the office till Tuesday.

Regards David GM8JET

[ocharry]

I hope this works,

I have one of those ts 700sp models and I see you have referenced the service manual.

Wondering if I could get a copy of it, or maybe the owners manual

Man I would love to get one of them.

My rig has been off line for awhile and I would really like to send it somewhere for maybe a rebuild, or just see what I could do with it.

Thanks so much

ocharry

[HamishBoxer]

Do have the TS700G operators manual, with I believe a circuit that when I find it could scan and send. David GM8JET

PS Just send me PM

[Sal SpaceRanger]

Ts-700 user's manual: http://www.radioamateur.eu/KENWOOD_VHF.html

73'