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<\/a>The content is (c)1996-2009 by mods.dk<\/a> website, and all content is their responsibility. Having said all that legal jargon, I’ll simply say if you don’t feel comfortable and qualified to make the mods they describe on your equipment, or if you are worried about voiding your warranty, get help. If you are technically challenged and barely know which end of a soldering iron to hold, or where to find Harbor Freight, don’t try to\u00a0do it yourself, get help.<\/p>\nNow on with their July 2009\u00a0newsletter….<\/strong><\/p>\n In this Edition, you will find a list of all the new & updated articles now on our site.<\/p>\n New articles. Created: 19-05-2009 Alinco DJ-G7 ——————————————————————————– Created: 27-05-2009 Alinco DJ-G7 ——————————————————————————– Created: 11-06-2009 Alinco DJ-G7 ——————————————————————————– Created: 24-06-2009 Icom IC-80 ——————————————————————————– Created: 24-06-2009 Icom ID-880 ——————————————————————————– Created: 02-07-2009 Icom IC-92 ——————————————————————————– Created: 03-07-2009 Icom IC-92 ——————————————————————————– Created: 03-07-2009 Icom HM-77 ——————————————————————————– Created: 08-07-2009 Icom IC-U2 ——————————————————————————– Created: 10-07-2009 Icom HM-36 ——————————————————————————– Created: 11-05-2009 Kenwood TS-850 ——————————————————————————– Created: 11-05-2009 Kenwood GENERAL ——————————————————————————– Created: 20-05-2009 Kenwood TS-440 ——————————————————————————– Created: 30-05-2009 Kenwood TM-G767 ——————————————————————————– Created: 01-06-2009 Kenwood TM-G707 ——————————————————————————– Created: 09-06-2009 Kenwood MC-80 ——————————————————————————– Created: 16-06-2009 Kenwood TS-440 ——————————————————————————– Created: 29-05-2009 Midland\/Alan 220 ——————————————————————————– Created: 03-07-2009 Midland\/Alan 48-PLUS ——————————————————————————– Created: 27-05-2009 Motorola OTHER ——————————————————————————– Created: 19-05-2009 Other MISC ——————————————————————————– Created: 28-05-2009 Other MISC ——————————————————————————– Created: 26-06-2009 Other MISC ——————————————————————————– Created: 27-06-2009 Other MISC ——————————————————————————– Created: 29-06-2009 Other MISC ——————————————————————————– Created: 29-06-2009 Other MISC ——————————————————————————– Created: 03-07-2009 Other MISC ——————————————————————————– Created: 09-07-2009 Other MISC ——————————————————————————– Created: 10-07-2009 Other MISC ——————————————————————————– Created: 05-05-2009 Yaesu FT-747 ——————————————————————————– Created: 02-06-2009 Yaesu FT-2000 ——————————————————————————– Created: 02-06-2009 Yaesu FT-2000 ——————————————————————————– Created: 03-06-2009 Yaesu FT-3000 ——————————————————————————– Created: 03-06-2009 Yaesu VX-7000 ——————————————————————————– Created: 06-06-2009 Yaesu FT-920 ——————————————————————————– Created: 11-06-2009 Yaesu FL-7000 ——————————————————————————– Created: 14-06-2009 Yaesu FL-7000 ——————————————————————————– Created: 28-06-2009 Yaesu FT-757 ——————————————————————————– Created: 29-06-2009 Yaesu FT-450 ——————————————————————————– Created: 10-07-2009 Yaesu FT-840 ——————————————————————————– Created: 10-07-2009 Yaesu FT-817 ——————————————————————————– ——————————————————————————–<\/p>\n Revised articles since our last newsletter. Updated: 20-06-2009 Icom IC-207 ——————————————————————————– Updated: 16-06-2009 Icom IC-706MKIIG ——————————————————————————– Updated: 24-06-2009 Icom IC-7200 ——————————————————————————– Updated: 10-07-2009 Kenwood TM-D700 ——————————————————————————– Updated: 24-06-2009 Yaesu FT-950 ——————————————————————————– Regarding your Subscription !<\/p>\n If you do not wish to receive this newsletter any more, then you can unsubscribe from it, by going to http:\/\/www.mods.dk and scroll down to the newsletter field. Enter your mail address and click on the removal button. You will then receive a message that confirms you have been unsubscribed.<\/p>\n Best regards \ufffd Copyright mods.dk 1996 – 2009<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I’m not in the habit of reposting other folks newsletters, at least not on a regular basis, but this web site from over in Germany, has consistently had the answers to my ham radio hardware questions. 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\nDear Lee N5NTG, this is the mods.dk newsletter.<\/p>\n
\nCreated: 13-06-2009 Adi AR-247<\/strong>
\nSubject: ADI AR-247 Replacing RF Power module <\/strong>
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\nMy ADI 247 became intermittent, with the RF output dropping off to zero after a minute of operation at full power. Eventually it would not operate o…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Alinco DJ-G7 Cross Band Repeat <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPress and release the Function button. (FUNC) Press and hold the RPT\/ENT button for 5 seconds. You will see a X in the upper left corner of the disp…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Extended TX for Alinco DJ-G7T <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTo open unit for 420-430 mhz and MARS operation remove battery, remove 2 long screws top 4 short screws middle and bottom, remove both knobs they are …
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Clip replacement\/Swivel clip mod <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nOne of the first things I noticed about the beautiful new Alinco DJ-G7 was the belt loop\/ clip when I saw it on the web site. I had a feeling I was g…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: TX\/RX Frequency expansion of IC-80AD\/IC-E80D <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nRX frequency coverage expansion Remove D6 on the LOGIC unit as shown in the illustration below. TX frequency coverage expansion Remove D4 on the LO…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: TX\/RX Frequency expansion of ID-880H\/ID-E880 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nRX frequency coverage expansion Remove D128 as shown in the illustration below.* * Cellular bands are blocked in the USA version (#05). TX frequenc…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Annoying sidetones for Icom IC-92 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nMany people are annoyed that the sidetones when entering a DTMF code or transmitting 1750 Hz are very loud and can not be adjusted. I made a simple m…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Rising modulation level without touching maximum deviation<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe IC-92 has proper maximum deviation, but the mic sensitivity is a bit low, and especially for N-FM the modulation has not enogh pressure. This lead…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Work-around for a common failure for ICOM HM-77A <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThese mics have a frequent failure mode where the radio is continuously keyed. The mic is obsolete and cannot be replaced. ICOM has, in at least one c…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: IC-52e TX & 12,5 kHz modfication. <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nObjective: Enlargement of the TRX, rebuilding of the grid on 12.5 kHz Here first the Device in the open state. Besides, it is only about the front P…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Icom HM-36 \u0014Made in China\u0014 Microphone modification <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThis modification is very simple and improves the treble response from this microphone Remove the 3 screws at the back of the microphone Locate th…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Replacing the ALC DC-DC-Converter TS-850S <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nIt is well known, that the ALC swings up and down since there is an instability in the DC-DC-Converter. One change was to reduces the resistors. But …
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Replacement of cathode resistors in Kenwood hybrids<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAll of the Kenwood hybrid transceivers from the original TS-520 through the TS-830S have resistors in the cathode circuit of the final amplifier that …
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: No On Air \/ Tune \/ Notch lights on panel<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThere are some simple things that happens, that may ruin our day. This was one of that. A friend of mine who brought a TS-430 to repair, brought me h…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: To pass from the modality tuning to the modality channels memory<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nIn order to pass from the tuning to frequency to the modality of tuning to channels in memory, to extinguish the radius, to hold pressed key LOW and t…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: to pass from the modality tuning to the modality channels memory <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nIn order to pass from the tuning to frequency to the modality of tuning to channels in memory, to extinguish the radius, to hold pressed key LOW and t…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Audio Modification for the Kenwood MC-80 Desk Microphone <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe MC-80 tends to a muffled audio, especially when used with a VHF\/UHF transceiver. With this modification, the audio is more comfortable and the re…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Kenwood TS440S Mod’s for weather over 30* C of ambiance. <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nOn the hot zone of the world is possible to change some parameter of the PA fan to maintain temperature down. The requirement was that to not stop ve…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Midland \/ Alan 220 TX\/RX expand <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTo add to the list of channels that already exist by default, with band plans: PL, PX, RU (400 ch), SW, SA, AU makes the following: turn the radi…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Modification 40 ch to 400 am\/fm for Midland Alan 48 Plus <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nI have an modification preformd on my midland Alan 48 plus it’s the type wich is delivered in holland with 40 channels FM and AM switchable. I co…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Change Serial Number <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nread radio with Global Tuner Version R02.00.01 and than save it. don’t close it. open saved file with Hex Editor Software and change column…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: To rise Albrecht AE-6890 promotes <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nIn this small article we are going to teach you to realize the necessary modification so that our boradcasting station Albrecht AE-6890 rises of poten…
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\nSubject: Intek M-100 Plus <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nHere is the file to show the new Intek M-100 Plus export activation Remove the solder link (LK2) rU 25615-30105 am\/fm 4w now working PO 25610-30110…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Repairing a faulty KW-1000 HF linear<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe output was varying from full rated power occasionally to only a few Watts. There was a sound of sparking and the linear was generating much TVI in…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Hidden Commands for Ten-Tec Jupiter <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nBeginning with Jupiter firmware revision 1.23 and onward, you have the following undocumented ALT + commands: ALT + this key Has this result: SWEE…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Tonal Quality of Transmitted Audio. Astatic – D-104 all models <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTechs, when DX=ing a sharp tonal quality in the transmitted audio will help make the Transmission much more readable. To accomplish this, Open base o…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Samlex SEC 1223 PSU, switch mode noise reduction <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nIn my summer holidays June 09 I experienced when using my Samlex SEC 1223 PSU and FT-857D to my daily QSO with friends at 3724 kHz several irritating …
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: ALC modification for Elecraft K3 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nMCU firmware release from 1.99 with DSP firmware release from 1.76 provide the capability to use external, negative-going ALC voltage to reduce the t…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Modify \/ repair fan on Watson PSU <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe fan on my Watson w-25am PSU stopped working last week, the fault was due to a component failure. Remove the cover – above the fan attached to …
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Using an External Speaker for Grecom PSR-300 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe headphone jack on the PSR-300 is attenuated so as not to damage one’s hearing. Unfortunately, when a non-amplified speaker is attached, this a…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Make an <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nGreetings to all hams. This amendment make an available rear plug (+13.8V) become audio input frequency to the style of “AFSK” on other rigs. Materi…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Roofing filter mod, performance ehnacement mod<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAnother roofing filter modification for Yaesu FT-2000\/FT-2000D. Download\/view the complete article.
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: RX\/TX expanded audio mod (50 – 4000 Hz.) <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nI just found out that the FT-2000 is capable of a transmit bandwidth of 50 Hz to 4000 Hz (4Khz). For those who want to take advantage of the full tran…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Expand TRX for Yaesu FT-3000 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nI work today on my FT-3000 and i want to expand the TRX. On my version is only one combination workin, because there is no green wire to cut. This wi…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: extended Rx TX range for Vertex VX-7000 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nopen programming software as follows: ce27b-f when prompt password, input ansho-bango !now you can write and adjust any frequency that VCo can supp…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: DRM Receive Conversion for FT-920 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThis Conversion describes the addition of DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) receive capability with the use of an additional PC and soundcard. Very high si…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Repair of Yaesu FL-7000 RX signal dropouts <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nProblem: When FL-7000 is in operate mode, after switching to RX , RX signal drops 10-15db and more. After switch off the PA and short TX, RX operatio…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: How to change scale lamps Yaesu FL-7000, fitting lamp <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nHow to change the signal lamps in Yaesu FL-7000 and which lamps are best fitting. The problem happens 1 time\/2years: The display is dark, esp. the …
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Control power output in SSB mode using for Yaesu FT-757GX <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTo use the “Drive” knob on the front panel in SSB mode install the following mod: Remove the lower cover Put the radio upside down, front side…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Power increse for Yaesu FT-450 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCover for Transmit is Speaker, Side.(top). Remove Speaker cover, Install Watt Meter – With Antenna installed. Look for (6) Small Pots. TC 5400, VR540…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: USB\/LSB IF shift correction for Yaesu FT-840 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nYou may notice on your radio, that when you switch between USB and LSB modes, the background audio is different (also applies for voice calls). Many …
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: DRM reception, using internal VOX for data jack, connection of mini mic Icom HM-46 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nFor receiving DRM transmissions (Digital Radio Mondiale) and for SDR experimentation (Software Defined Radio) with a PC soundcard the IF of 455 kHz h…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nNote, 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nSubject: Icom IC-207H, Distorted Audio from HM-98 Mic <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nSome HM-98 DTMF Mic’s may suffer from Distorted Tx Audio. This is caused by too much mic gain. To lower the gain by 10dB, change R40 in the hand …
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Activating the fan also in receive mode <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDownload the article activating the fan also in receive mod in PDF (177 Kb).
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Icom IC-7200 DG2IAQ-Mods<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe famous ICOM IC-7200 is a great transceiver and I like it very much. As announced in several forums I realized that it has some (few) weaknesses o…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: Cross band mod for Kenwood TM-D700 <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAfter a lot of frustration to do the modification from Kenwood, to make my D700 sound nice when used for X-band link- I decided to try and help others…
\nClick here to view the article.<\/p>\n
\nSubject: FT-950 DSP firmware v11.29 update.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nYou will notice the difference immediately. WARNING: You perform this update at your own risk. I am not and will not be held responsible for any pro…
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