TK-630H/830G dual bander project!

[KX4KDH]

As some of you know, I already have a TK-830G in my Jeep for GMRS, and 440 ham use. I just bought a TK-630H-3 that I am going to use for 6 meter ham... (Thats 50-54 mhz for non hams)...

At any rate, I will be using my current 160 channel head as the remote head for both. I have the control cables, and other various items coming soon....

I will be adjusting the VCO, etc. for max TX power at 50-54 mhz. It is a very simple process. The 630H's TX power will drop off sharply out of band, so this adjustment is necessary.

I am guessing I will mount one drawer unit under each front seat. So far, that is the plan. However, with a 17 foot control cable, anything is possible.....

Any thoughts?

 

[mrweather]

I did the "6M mod" to my TK-690H a while ago and it involved adding brass slugs to the VCO coils. Also had to manually hexedit the codeplug because the radio software doesn't allow entry of frequencies above 50 MHz. Not sure what is involved with the TK-630H but it can't be any worse!

I would suggest dialing back the RF output a little. Mine is set to about 85 watts and it doesnt run too hot.

I would also suggest joining the TK x30/x90 Series Yahoo Group. Lots of good resources there.

 

[KX4KDH]

Actually, the x30s are WAY easier.... The program goes from 29-54 in "SP tune" mode, and no slugs on the VCO coil are required... Me being me, I will keep it at 110w....

I will check out the Yahoo groups....

 

[joefoss]

Kenwood TK 630

I want to get a Kenwood TK 630 capable of operating on 29 Mhz, or lower. Actually, I want to go to 24 Mhz. I understand the 29 Mhz low0band will go there. How does Kenwood list their ranges. Some list A, B. C for the various ranges. Would I suppose that the TK 630H is in the high range of 40-50? Anyone know how difficualt would it be to take the Kenwood 630 to 24 Mhz. What model would that be, the 630L model? Thanks,
Joe

 

[KX4KDH]

You are looking for a TK-630H-1. They go by 1, 2, and 3 series. However, I highly doubt it will do 24MHz....

 

[KX4KDH]

630h-1 = 29-36
630h-2 = 36-42
630h-3 = 42-50

 

[joefoss]

Kenwood

Thanks,

 

[joefoss]

Now I gotta find how to tune/ program to 25 Mhz?

 

[gewecke]

Now I gotta find how to tune/ program to 25 Mhz?

The TK-630 will not tune to 25mhz.... without going out of lock.

73,
n9zas

 

[joefoss]

Do you think there is any way to tune it so it works? Thanks

 

[gewecke]

Try a radio that's designed to tune there. Why 25 mhz.?


73,
n9zas

 

[KX4KDH]

Yeah. I'm dying to know, too.

 

[joefoss]

There are about 18 land-mobile frequencies which are not being used. No one makes equipment in that range anymore. Therefore, there is no one on any of those channels other than remote broadcast. That is a good day time frequency. You can talk all over in the day. This is a good band segment which has been abandoned. I was told that some hams have put the Kenwood on 24 Mhz. Thanks,

 

[phillmobile]

There are about 18 land-mobile frequencies which are not being used. No one makes equipment in that range anymore. Therefore, there is no one on any of those channels other than remote broadcast. That is a good day time frequency. You can talk all over in the day. This is a good band segment which has been abandoned. I was told that some hams have put the Kenwood on 24 Mhz. Thanks,

why not us a ts-480 or a ft-857