Description

Kenwood TS-850S HF Transceiver Capacitor Kit This is a complete radial electrolytic capacitor replacement kit for the Kenwood TS-850S transceiver. This kit does not include capacitors used in the external AC power supply, nor the SMD capacitors on the carrier board. Electrolytics over time change value due to leakage, electrical stress, heat exposure etc., and can be very annoying to trouble shoot especially when intermittent. There are 118 small electrolytics used in the TS-850S. In all cases the capacitors have been replaced with the exact value of the original, but in many cases I was able to take advantage of smaller modern day components increasing the voltage rating of the replacement unit. Included in the kit is an installation guide to help those along who might feel a bit nervous doing this type of board work. Technical Notes: ** There is no retuning of the radio required as the capacitors being changed are not RF related. Minor adjustment of the VOX controls may be required when new capacitors are installed. The kit is comprised of 118 capacitors in all: The capacitor kit shown in the photo is generic in nature as I have a wide variety of kits for Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu. Capacitors used in the kit are brand new Nichicon/Panasonic rated at 85 deg. C or higher.