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Created: 06-09-2008 Alinco DJ-X30

Subject: Special code reset for Alinco DJ-X30

If the unit defaults to X303GRE a special code is required to reset the unit to access the aircraft band. Switch OFF Switch ON holding down th... Click here to view the article.

Created: 13-09-2008 Drake TR-4

Subject: Elimination RAC on the speaker and telephone TR-4CW

Some time in this radio like connecting speaker to socket or telephone, random whit signal phone or CW (little) running 50 Hz. This is because in orig... Click here to view the article.

Created: 19-09-2008 Icom IC-775

Subject: IC-775DSP display mod when listen to CW.

Modification to prevent the display from dimming when listening to CW side tone at high volume levels: Remove C137 on the main unit and install a 33u... Click here to view the article.

Created: 19-09-2008 Icom IC-775

Subject: ICOM IC-775DSP Knowledge base articles

Knowledge Base Article 5BBC65394A Issue My 775DSP has harsh TX CW note. Resolution Change the value of tantalum capacitor C18 on the IF unit to 3... Click here to view the article.

Created: 19-09-2008 Icom IC-V8

Subject: Loss of Rx sensitivity ICOM V-8 etc...

Low sensitivity on any Icom Radios, which happened suddenly in a good set? Test: Remove the antenna- rubber ducky or the external in Base stations. .... Click here to view the article.

Created: 26-09-2008 Icom IC-U82

Subject: MARS/CAP mod for IC-V82 / IC-U82

Applies to these models: IC-V82 and IC-U82. How to expand TX/RX frequency coverage for modification Frequency coverage: 136 - 174 MHz* Frequency co... Click here to view the article.

Created: 26-09-2008 Icom IC-V82

Subject: MARS/CAP mod for IC-V82 / IC-U82

Applies to these models: IC-V82 and IC-U82. How to expand TX/RX frequency coverage for modification Frequency coverage: 136 - 174 MHz* Frequency co... Click here to view the article.

Created: 02-10-2008 Icom IC-2200

Subject: The HM133V microphone fail to work with certain noisy SMPS!!

Recently I got a factory fresh consignment of ICOM IC 2200H with the digital remote microphone HM 133V. Before sending it to the ordered customers,... Click here to view the article.

Created: 13-10-2008 Icom IC-7000

Subject: Icom ic 7000 uk mars mod

You need to remove nos. 2168, 2170 & 2171. You will need to remove the top lid, unplug the speaker and move the power socket. Then remove the silve... Click here to view the article.

Created: 14-10-2008 Icom IC-7000

Subject: Secret menu shortcut for IC-7000

If you hold the 'band up' on the IC-7000 for 2 seconds then you will shortcut to the band scope. If you hold the 'band down' button y... Click here to view the article.

Created: 21-10-2008 Icom IC-730

Subject: Ic-730 no tx/rx and no dispaly

The Icom Ic730 uses a negative voltage (-5 v). To feed the fluorescent tube display, in addition to this negative voltage feeds the AGC circuit and ... Click here to view the article.

Created: 23-10-2008 Icom IC-2820

Subject: IC-2820 RX Fan Silencer Mod

I use my IC-2820 mainly for RX. Annoying is the FAN, which swiches on / of during the day, and produces a lot of noise, while i do not find the Icom &... Click here to view the article.

Created: 29-10-2008 Icom IC-M600

Subject: Icom IC-M600 frequency modification

EXPANDED RF / LSB ACCESS Remove power and antenna. Open the radio. Locate LOGIC unit board. Locate and CUT diode D-8 Locate and rmove... Click here to view the article.

Created: 09-09-2008 Kenwood SP-950

Subject: Listen to one input for Kenwood SP-950

This mod allows you to hear the A input through the SP-950's filters and listen to B input through another speaker connected to the line out on th... Click here to view the article.

Created: 12-09-2008 Kenwood TS-850

Subject: Memory Battery Replacement for Kenwood TS-850SAT

When replaceing the Memory Backup battery in my TS-850SAT, I install a holder for the battery so I would not have to take the complete front of the ... Click here to view the article.

Created: 13-09-2008 Kenwood TS-2000

Subject: Signalink-USB connecting to Kenwood TS-2000

Connect SIGNALINK-USB sound-interface to a Kenwood TS-2000. Download the complete PDF file or the original Word file. Click here to view the article.

Created: 15-09-2008 Kenwood TS-850

Subject: TS-850 PLL Board Problem. All dots in display and CW from Speaker.

One day my TS-850Sat would not turn on except for the display showing dots and sending UL in CW to the speaker. I found the little trimmer Cap label... Click here to view the article.

Created: 28-09-2008 Kenwood TS-850

Subject: TS-850S/AT failure to key FSK shift

INDICATION FSK tone or frequency will not shift when the center pin of the RTTY jack on the back panel of the rig is grounded. CAUSE Most likely,... Click here to view the article.

Created: 30-09-2008 Kenwood TRC-80

Subject: Intermitent audio for Kenwood TRC-80C

Cause: low nivel carrier 10.695 in cn503. Solution: in ladder resistor cp 502in pin 1 and 16 soldier one resistor of 10k. Click here to view the article.

Created: 08-10-2008 Kenwood TM-733

Subject: Replacing regular lamps with LEDS for Kenwood and Radio Shack TM-733,741,742,941

First take the head of the radio apart and find the Lamps that go to the display, second watch the polarity of the lamps which you will find from th... Click here to view the article.

Created: 08-10-2008 Kenwood TM-261

Subject: Audio mod for TM-261 Mic (Model MC53D)

Some users may find that the MC-53D microphone supplied with the Kenwood TM-261 gives a very pronounced bass response. It's an easy task to reduc... Click here to view the article.

Created: 26-10-2008 Kenwood TS-180

Subject: WARC BAND 30m TS-180S Kenwood

Installation in the circuit TX Band 30m ( 10 MHz ) : Coilpack Unit ( X44-1290-00 ) AUX3 LPF Unit (X51-1180-00 ) A3/C3 point > Selection Key Down... Click here to view the article.

Created: 11-09-2008 Midland/Alan 220

Subject: 10 watt mod for Midland/Alan 220

Close LK2 for 10w AM/FM on all bands except AM in German DE3 Setting where this remains 1watt Regards Simon Click here to view the article.

Created: 18-09-2008 Midland/Alan G7

Subject: Power output and band setting on MIDLAND G7 XT

MODIFICA POTENZA E BANDE SU MIDLAND G7 XT Italiano: English follows below. Rimuovete le viti lato pacco batterie,aprite la radio ed individuate i .... Click here to view the article.

Created: 21-09-2008 Midland/Alan 220

Subject: Midland 20 TX modification

Please close the jumper USE/SEL and the following new bands are activated RU: Russland 400 CH AM/FM 4 Watt PL: Polen 40 CH AM/FM 4 Watt "Polini... Click here to view the article.

Created: 01-10-2008 Midland/Alan CT-400

Subject: TX and RX modification for Midland CT400

ENGLISH Press and Hold MENU+MONI key and turn radio ON The display shows SELF Press 5858 The display shows the operating band (430 440 d... Click here to view the article.

Created: 06-09-2008 Other RCI-2950

Subject: RCI-2950 clarifier unlock

To unlock the clarifier on RCI-2950 (not DX) follow the next steps looking the pictures: Remove top and bottom covers. Gain access to R-197 an... Click here to view the article.

Created: 11-09-2008 Other MISC

Subject: Daiwa PS-304C Power Supply Service Information

Introduction The Daiwa range of DC power supplies are very popular and many thousands have been sold since their introduction in the early 1990s. How... Click here to view the article.

Created: 16-09-2008 Other MISC

Subject: Intek MT 5050 power mod

Remove the battery cover and the small sticker at the bottom of the radio inside the cover. Link C: Cut the link for 4w HI Power and 500mw LO Power (... Click here to view the article.

Created: 21-09-2008 Other MISC

Subject: Keep regulations the Team Roadcom FS

To keep regulations the Team Roadcom FS works with 1w AM. Here is the jumper a the inside bottom that allows 4W AM. Simply lift it up and replace it t... Click here to view the article.

Created: 19-10-2008 Other MISC

Subject: 10m modification for AMERITRON ALS-500 M

Ameritron ALS-500 M Mobile amplifier does not have 12 and 10m installed from factory. Mod kit cost 29:95 us + s/h This is what you do with the .... Click here to view the article.

Created: 19-10-2008 Other MISC

Subject: RS232 Commands for Stabo/Trident XR1800/X100XLT Scanner Receiver

This are the Communication Commands to use with the optinal RS2327Cloning Cable and, i.e. Hypertherm, to control the Scanner/receiver: Command .... Click here to view the article.

Created: 21-10-2008 Other MISC

Subject: Intek M 120 frequency mod

To enable rU and PO bands 25615-30105 25610-30110 Behind the chip there is LK1 SOLDERED closed, remove the solder and keep the ends apart Click here to view the article.

Created: 22-10-2008 Other ATLAS_210

Subject: Optimizing the Atlas 210X VFO with a 5,520 kHz IF

With the 10 meter band starting to open, all those with the Atlas 210X might try this. It moves 10 meters to the CW portion of the band and synchron... Click here to view the article.

Created: 23-10-2008 Other MISC

Subject: Modifications for NCT Grup, Inc ClearSpeech Speaker

I did some modifications for even better audio, especially for car use: Remove R11 (8,2 Ohms/5watts) C26 (100n) -2,25 pluspole toward Pin5/U4 .... Click here to view the article.

Created: 21-10-2008 Radio Shack PRO-2055

Subject: Discriminator tap for PRO-2055

Since there is at this point in time very little info about making a discriminator tap on the radioshack pro-2055 scanner, I figured I would share m... Click here to view the article.

Created: 12-09-2008 Uniden JFK

Subject: JFK II Export Version 400 Channel

Cut the white wire and replace jumper J301 Radio starts up in mode RU.(400CH and 15W). You can not switch anymore to other standards like EU, EC or... Click here to view the article.

Created: 06-09-2008 Yaesu 8PINMIC

Subject: Use older Yaesu 8 pin desk mikes on newer Yaesu HF equipment.

Remove the bottom plate of the "MD-1b8" or "MD-1c8" desk microphones (4 screws). Find the "Yellow wire" attached to the inside of the "8 pin" .... Click here to view the article.

Created: 14-09-2008 Yaesu FT-747

Subject: Drive control mod on front panel for FT-747GX

The drive control on the front panel of the FT-747GX only works in CW mode from the factory. With this mod, it will work in all modes and allows ou... Click here to view the article.

Created: 18-09-2008 Yaesu MH-27

Subject: Repairing the Yaesu MH-27 microphone to correct low audio

Parts Needed: (per mic) 1 ea. 0.1 uF Tantalum cap @ at least 10-12 volts (C5). Suggestion: Radio Shack #272-1069 0.1 uF Polyester Film @ 50 volts .... Click here to view the article.

Created: 25-09-2008 Yaesu FT-450

Subject: Extending the range of the ATU for Yaesu FT-450AT

Extending the range of the ATU to tune higher impedance antenna's like the G5RV. To extend the tuning range of the ATU to tune higher impedance a... Click here to view the article.

Created: 27-09-2008 Yaesu VX-177

Subject: VX-177 audio mod

Hi, i designed this mod, last september for the vx-177, having seen and used one while on vacation in orlando USA. The radio is great, with the excep... Click here to view the article.

Created: 01-10-2008 Yaesu FT-1000MP

Subject: Power radio with AC or DC for FT-1000MP

I purchased my AC powered transceiver in 96 when I received my HAM general license. If you got the DC version, the AC-DC switcher is left out of the .... Click here to view the article.

Created: 03-10-2008 Yaesu FT-1000MP

Subject: How is the first FT-1000MP's modified to transmit in general coverage

The origonal modification states "...press the FAST and the ENT key to access the menu. then go to menu 9-9 and set it to GEN then press ENT to get ... Click here to view the article.

Created: 03-10-2008 Yaesu FT-897

Subject: Yaesu has very low quality standards and sells time bombs type FT857 FT897

Almost incredible ! After reading for the last 5 years about problems with bias of Yaesu FT-857 FT-897 radios I just came home with my brand new (200... Click here to view the article.

Created: 05-10-2008 Yaesu VX-3R

Subject: Yaesu VX-3R TX wideband 120-220 & 300-576Mhz

This mod come form various source on the net. This mod can change the "country mode" of your rig but keep in mind that regulatory of states are pres... Click here to view the article.

Created: 05-10-2008 Yaesu FT-897

Subject: Power switch replacement for FT-897

The FT-847 power switch appears to have a reputation of failure and being a bit hard to find. The original can be replaced by the rohs complient ALP... Click here to view the article.

Created: 07-10-2008 Yaesu MH-48

Subject: Audio Mod for the FT-7800's MH-48 Mic

Some users may find that the MH-48 microphone supplied with the FT-8900 gives a very pronounced bass response. It's an easy task to reduce the bas... Click here to view the article.

Created: 07-10-2008 Yaesu FT-847

Subject: Frequency Drift with FT-847 Transceivers

The FT-847 lacks a stable temperature compensated Ref. Oscillator. Moreover, the Ref. Xtal (X1001) is directly exposed to the hot airstream from the ... Click here to view the article.

Created: 13-10-2008 Yaesu VX-2R

Subject: Interface for Yaesu VX-2

Board 4 * 5 cm. Click here to view the article.

Created: 14-10-2008 Yaesu FT-747

Subject: Low power TX and distorted audio on RX. FT-747GX & FT-80C

This problem is caused by a poor contact on the filters (SSB, AM and CW) unit. On the botom side, there are two white spreaders. Remove it and resold... Click here to view the article.

Created: 14-10-2008 Yaesu FT-80

Subject: Low power TX and distorted audio on RX. FT-747GX & FT-80C

This problem is caused by a poor contact on the filters (SSB, AM and CW) unit. On the botom side, there are two white spreaders. Remove it and resold... Click here to view the article.

Created: 15-10-2008 Yaesu MD-1

Subject: Yaesu MD-1 to 4 pin (Cobra/Galaxy)

The Yaesu MD-1 is a studio quality microphone designed for HF applications. Here are instructions on how to wire it to a 4 pin application, such as a ... Click here to view the article.

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Revised articles since our last newsletter.

Note, sometimes it can be difficult to see the changes since the update can be a little correct in the text, but sometime the update can be a new picture to the existing article.

Updated: 20-10-2008 Icom IC-F2010

Subject: Software for Icom IC-F2010

Software for Icom 2010ex1764. Click here to view the article.

Updated: 13-09-2008 Icom IC-746

Subject: Backlight repair for Icom IC-746

This is a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation on how to repair the backlight on your own Icom IC-746. Download the complete power point file here (2.7 M... Click here to view the article.

Updated: 07-10-2008 Kenwood TS-2000

Subject: Firmware upgrade for TS-2000 1.08

Kenwood released a new firmware for TS-2000 at July 2008. Release-History: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/ts2000_history_e.html Fir... Click here to view the article.

Updated: 21-10-2008 Yaesu FT-950

Subject: FT-950 MARS/CAP

WRITE DOWN ALL OF YOUR SETTINGS IN THE MENU SYSTEM ON PAPER because all of these settings will be lost after 'CPU Reset' Disconnect the... Click here to view the article.

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