Kenwood: TH-D7. Dead

[N0ZQR]

As the title says, I have a THD7 portable that is inoperable. By inoperable I mean will not power on

I have sent it into Kenwood. They tell me it is too old to be serviced.

Is there anyone out there or does anyone have an idea as to where I could send this to be repaired?

My eyesight is so poor even with a magnifying glass. I cannot deal with this.

Ron, in N0ZQR.

 

[bolo928]

Hi Ron,
The TH-D7 ended production in in the early 2000's. The TH-D7A ended production around 2008.

My guess is the battery is dead. If you want to try a replacement, Batteries America's website shows them as available. The D7 is a NiCd battery and the D7A is a NiMh. They also sell the chargers for them if needed.

Here are the links:
TH-D7 battery is about $40 PB-39N: 9.6v 700mAh NiCd battery for Kenwood TH-D7, TH-G71

TH-D7A is about $55 PB-39H: 9.6v 1450mAh NiMH battery for Kenwood TH-D7, TH-G71 radios, replaces PB-39N

Shipping to Nebraska will cost about $9

There are many new "Chinese" radios available with more features than the TH-D7 and can be purchased for less than the cost of a new battery. The "Chinese" radios emote passionate opinions about quality and harmonic suppression. hihi.

I like the BAOFENG UV-5R Mini Dual Band and the TID Radio TD-H3. Both of mine were tested on a spectrum analyzer and meet the FCC harmonic suppression specifications. Many places sell them and both can be bought for less than $35.

Here are the Amazon links:
Baofeng UV-5R Mini
TID Radio TD-H3

Good luck.

 

[N0ZQR]

Thanks for the information
It will not even power up having 12 V applied to the power port. So I’m thinking it’s much deeper.
I’m one of those that really doesn’t like to throw things away but I guess maybe that’s what I’m gonna have to do problem is it looks like brand new no scratches no dents

no dings!
Ron

 

[mrweather]

You might be able to salvage the case and sell it. Not sure how difficult that would be (I'm used to re-casing old Motorola Saber radios).