Kenwood TS-440S

Welcome to my inaugural posting for my new blog for my adventures in amateur radio!

I've had my Tech Class license for two years, using a Kenwood TH-78A. It's been a very nice radio, but I have really been wanting something with a little more power!

So I bought a Kenwood TS-440S from Linton (KB0UCO) this past weekend during our Holiday Party. Unfortunately it came with a pungent ashtray odor--I'll have to do something about soon, but did not come with a power supply. Carl (WA0RLY) says I might be able to use an old computer power supply instead. That would be cheaper, but I'm not all that sure that's the way I want to go.

I will also need to get an antenna. I should be able to use the copper wire I'm using for my Shortwave radio, with the right connector, but I'd only be able to use it for receiving.