Maintenance; General Information; Service; Record Keeping - Kenwood TH-78A Instruction Manual

1 General Information

Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested
to specification before shipment. Under normal
circumstances the transceiver will operate in
accordance with these instruction manuals.
All adjustable trimmers and coils in your transceiver
has been adjusted at the factory and should only be
readjusted by a qualified technician with proper test
equipment. Attempting service or alignment without
factory authorization can void the transceiver's
warranty.
When operated properly, the transceiver will provide
many years of service without requiring realignment.
The information in this section gives some general
service procedures which can be accomplished
without sophisticated test equipment.

2 Service

If it ever becomes necessary to return the
transceiver to your dealer or service center for
repair:
n Pack the equipment in its original box and packing.
Do not pack it in crushed news papers. Extensive
damage could result during shipment.

MAINTENANCE

n Include a full description of any problems. Include
your telephone number.
You need not return accessory items unless they are
directly related to the service problem.
Service note
If corresponding on a technical or operational
problem, please make your note short, complete,
to the point, and legible. Give sufficient detail for
diagnosis of the problem. For example, list the
test equipment you have available to you, any
meter readings you might have taken, and any
other information you feel might be useful.

3 Record Keeping

n Record the date of purchase, the unit serial number,
and the name of the dealer from whom you
purchased the unit.
l Retain a written record of any service or
maintenance performed on the unit.
Photocopy the bill of sale or other proof of purchase
showing the sale date. This information must be
included with the transceiver when claiming warranty
service.
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