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                        Kenwood Service Centers

   Kenwood Service Corporation             Kenwood Service Center, East
   2201 East Dominguez Street              829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 130
   Long Beach, California 90801            Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
   Telephone 1-310-639-5300                Telephone 1-804-340-1702

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BULLETIN # 818
MODEL: TR-2400
SUBJECT: Scratchy TX 


Complaints of scratchy audio, noise when flexing the antenna, or noisy audio
when handling the unit during transmit may be remedied by tightening the
Printed Circuit Board screws.

To disassemble the unit remove the back cover and battery compartment
screws.  INspec t the VCO shield solder points along the edge and bottom of
the PLL board.  Resolder if you find a broken solder bond.

Flex the metal frame several times to reseat the board, and retighten the
board mounting screws.  Be certain the flat metal spring has good tension
when installed between the RX TX unit a fram (below the PTT switch).