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KENWOOD TS 430 any good?

Anybody ever used one? what did it perform like? and how much are decent ones fetching these days? see, i am looking for a HF rig, but dont (cant) spend a small fortune!!

9/Jan/2009, 10:58 am

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Re: KENWOOD TS 430 any good?

just bought one myself very pleased easy to open up for 11 meters local radio shop £15 emoticon

23/Feb/2009, 12:52 pm

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Re: KENWOOD TS 430 any good?

Just bought one myself too, and I'm very pleased with mine. emoticon

I opened mine up for transmitting everywhere - there is an easy non-destructive way this can be done (invisibly reversible) so I can let you know how if need be.

Prices?
I'd say £150 - £350 depending on condition and fitted extras. These rigs (as do most of the older ones) have some issues although these are very well known and well documented so don't let that scare you off.

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21/Mar/2009, 2:19 pm

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Re: KENWOOD TS 430 any good?

just sold mine about 3wks ago cracking radio dont miss out on a classic ts430s

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Re: KENWOOD TS 430 any good?

I had a kenwood ts 430s Brilliant Radio, I think they fetch around £300 for a really good one.
I have upgraded to the Kenwood 570d, the only reason for that was the in built tuner !
Keep yours eyes peeled and have a look on ebay or junk sale. There is always radio world but you usually need a mortgage just to buy a pl259 from there !