IPD845
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I need help on repairing several TK-380's with broken antenna mounts and Im wondering how to repair it myself.
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Broken Antenna Mount on TK-380
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antenna mounts or antenna socket?
Try Mouser, they have all of that stuff. I am sure you can find a direct replacement to that part and Amphenol probably makes it.
code3cowboy
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What do you mean by broken? There is a W shaped RF "connector" inside that is held against the pin of the antenna connection by hope and pressure. They always fail after a few good drops. The antenna connection itself will become loose over time, I always use a drop of blue lock tite on them.
Take some pictures and give me a decent description of whats going on.
Take some pictures and give me a decent description of whats going on.
fineshot1
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I dont see how Mouser is gonna have a kenwood ht part.
Your gonna have to get the part or parts from Kenwoods "East Coast Parts" distribution facility
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Kenwood parts for all Kenwood electronics
Your gonna have to get the part or parts from Kenwoods "East Coast Parts" distribution facility
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Kenwood parts for all Kenwood electronics
Because they don't make the RF connector, much like they don't make the ICs or most of the other components on the board.
fineshot1
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That may be true - but they do sell parts kits(and separate parts) for all of there portables.
These kits contain all of the commonly replaced parts, ie: POT's, Jack's, LED's, micro switch's,
etc.etc.. These parts are usually identified in their service manuals and are easy to order.
Going to Mouser to find an antenna connector on a kenwood portable may be a challenge as its
going to be tough to cross reference.
code3cowboy
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Your friendly kenwood dealer would be happy to help 
kingpin
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if you haven't gotten it already, I can get you the part number and price. I replace these every now and then on the Kenwood HTs.
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