Re: [HCDX] Kenwood R2000 question

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On the subject of R-2000s, I also have one of these beauties, but it is in extremely rough shape due to extensive use over the years. Does anyone know of a reputable vendor who could do a major rehab on the old girl?

Thanks, Jim Pogue
Memphis, TN

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> 
> I have owned a previously loved Kenwood R2000 for over ten years now. 
> 
> With the acquisition of a Drake R8, I tend to not use it as much. 
> Still, it is a fabulous receiver that matches the R8 db for db in 
> terms of sensitivity. If anything, the R2000 has a skoosh more in its 
> ability to dig signals out of the mud - especially CW. 
> 
> This receiver has the VC-10 VHF converter and other than the odd 
> re-seating to make it work properly, the VHF converter has worked 
> flawlessly all these years. Until I turned it on yesterday... 
> 
> The VHF reception is deaf. Long, medium and shortwave is as good as it 
> has always been. It tunes all the VHF frequencies as before but all I 
> hear is noise - not a hint of signals. I have tried several antennas 
> to no avail. The SW Antenna I usually use on this receiver is an old 
> Fire-stick whip (cut for CB) and it works well on all bands - 
> including VHF. 
> 
> So. Does anyone have any experience with a deaf VHF converter? I am an 
> electronics technician with most of the tools except for a VHF signal 
> generator. 
> 
> Ideas? 
> 
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