Kenwood TS-870 Part

[W8UJX]

Does anyone know where I can find a source for PL-1 used in the Kenwood TS-870.  This is a lamp used in the antenna circuit to protect the rig from high power signals fed back from the antenna.

Thanks,
Jerry, W8UJX

note - email address has changes since last post.
jk.ashley@verizon.net   

[Pete, WA2CWA]

I Googled and found:

Front-end overload:
The TS-870's front-end is well protected by fuse-lamps (PL1 and PL2 on the RF Unit). PL1 protects the main RX input (RAT), and PL2 protects the EXT RX ANT port.

Kenwood does not list the specifications of these lamps. Although tests indicate they are rated at 5V 100mA. But I recommend replacing with original factory parts when available. The part number is B30-2134-05."

Then, going to East Coast Kenwood parts  http://www.kenwoodparts.com/index and doing a part number search (you now have the number):

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Qty.    Manufacturer    Part Number    Description    Alternate Part    Price
    Kenwood      B30-2134-05      LAMP, LED TS-870S            $4.29

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[W8UJX]

Thanks Pete,

I have the user and service manuals and I tried looking there to no avail.
Should have known better and just Googled for info like you did.

I have already ordered the parts.

Tks again,
Jerry W8UJX