============================================================================== K E N W O O D >>> A M A T E U R R A D I O S E R V I C E B U L L E T I N <<< ============================================================================== 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 ============================================================================== BULLETIN # 1007 MODEL: TS-950SDX SUBJECT: Speech Processor Symptom: Reports of low COMP meter sensitivity, or noise on the transmitted audio when using the speech processor is normally a result of misadjustment of the PROC IN control. This control is very sensitive and is difficult to adjust properly. Parts Required: 150 ohm chip resistor Kenwood Part No: RK73FB2A151J Procedure: Change the value of R258 in the SIG Unit (X57-4130-00) from 68 ohms to 150 ohms. This will increase the available adjustment range of the PROC IN control. This will make it much easier to properly adjust the control and thus avoid overdriving the speech processor circuit. R258 is near L25 and Q33 on the foil side of Signal Unit (x57-4130-00). Caution: This modification requires soldering equipment rated for CMOS type circuits.It also requires familiarity with surface mount soldering techniques. If you do not have the proper equipment or knowledge do not attempt this modification yourself. Seek qualified assistance. Time required for this modification is 30 minutes or less.