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hpr4192 :: Replacing backup batteries in my Kenwood HF Radio Part 2

Replacing batteries in my HF Amateur radio TS-940S. Covers replacement of the clock battery

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Hosted by MrX on Tuesday, 2024-08-27 is flagged as Explicit and is released under a CC-BY-SA license.
Amateur, Radio, DIY, repair, electronics, soldering. (Be the first).
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Picture 1
Picture 1 shows the two replacement Kenwood batteries that I purchased from ebay.
shows the two replacement Kenwood batteries that I purchased from ebay.

Picture 2
Picture 2 shows the original clock battery fitted to my Kenwood radio. This battery retains the time, and alarm settings when the power is removed from the radio.
shows the original clock battery fitted to my Kenwood radio. This battery retains the time, and alarm settings when the power is removed from the radio.

Link showing a fluke 77 Digital Multi-meter identical to the one I have.

Wikipedia article about de-soldering which shows a typical de-soldering pump (solder sucker) similar to the one I used.

Picture 3
Picture 3 shows the resistor I attached to one end of the new battery extending the leads so they reach between the two battery terminal posts on my Kenwood radio.
shows the resistor I attached to one end of the new battery extending the leads so they reach between the two battery terminal posts on my Kenwood radio.

Picture 4
Picture 4 shows the new clock backup battery fitted to my Kenwood radio note the extended lead on the right hand side made from the leg of an old resistor I had lying around.
shows the new clock backup battery fitted to my Kenwood radio note the extended lead on the right hand side made from the leg of an old resistor I had lying around.

Picture 5
Picture 5 shows the poor lighting and cramped working conditions I had to deal with.
shows the poor lighting and cramped working conditions I had to deal with.


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