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Dear Fellow Hams!\u00a0 Just in case you were unaware of this free\u00a0source of information about ham radio\u00a0hardware “fixes”, I chose to share this recently received electronic newsletter from www.mods.dk<\/a> to which I subscribe.<\/p>\n

While the site is hosted in Germany, the site is written in English.\u00a0 I’ve found lots of hard to find manuals for obscure radios, or current radios.\u00a0 And if you wanted to modify a radio, but didn’t know how, they usually have the instructions.\u00a0 Of course, I’m not trying to encourage anyone to make illegal mods, or to use their transmitter in an illegal fashion.\u00a0 But there are legit reasons for being able to receive or transmit out of what was “normal” when a rig was built, such as the 60 meter band that was recently opened for hams to use (few years ago).\u00a0\u00a0 Many older HF rigs won’t go there without a mod, like the\u00a0 ICOM 706MKII-G, etc.<\/p>\n

Anyway… Here is the newsletter I just received today.\u00a0 If you find it interesting, please visit their website and sign up for your own copy.\u00a0 It only comes out every 2 or 3 months.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Dear Lee Besing, this is the mods.dk newsletter.<\/p>\n

In this Edition, you will find a list of all the new & updated articles now on our site.<\/p>\n

New articles.<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 01-02-2009 Alinco<\/strong> DJ-175<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Mars\/Cap modification for Alinco DJ-175<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
\nRemove the antenna and battery.
\nRemove the dial knob, unscrew the 2 screws on the back bottom of the radio.
\nRemove carefuly the main unit fr…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 05-02-2009 Alinco<\/strong> DR-620<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Alinco DR620 high power jammer repair note<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Hello ham radio friends,
\nI got this Alinco DR620 from a fellow ham with a big smile. “you won’t be
\nable to fix this one” he said, “it is kind o…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 20-04-2009 Alinco<\/strong> DR-130<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> RX Expanded RF 130MHz ~ 174MHz for Alinco DR-130T<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
\nRemove Top Cover
\nRemove CPU Unit Side
\nView CPU Unit Side B(Back)
\nFind W1 MACL04AA Thin Solder Wire
\nCut W1 (RX Modifications 130~174MHZ…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 31-01-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-7700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Tuning encoder failure for Icom 7700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
I have recently suffered a total failure of the tuning encoder.i.e. the
\npotentiometer looking device behind the tuning knob.
\nIcom rectified this ver…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 17-02-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-R71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> ICOM R-71A Processor Noise Cure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
I’ve bought my ICOM R-71A approximately 20 years ago. I use the radio
\nmainly as a detector in making heterodyne type frequency measurements,
\npa…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 22-02-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-7200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Icom IC-7200 DG2IAQ-Mods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
The famous ICOM IC-7200 is a great transceiver and I like it very much.
\nAs announced in several forums I realized that it has some (few) weaknesses o…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 01-03-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-7200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Using headsets on an IC-7200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
As I connected a PIEZO HB-46 handset to my IC-7200 I recognized a “warbling” SSB modulation while working at the antenna. On the dummyload everything …
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 02-03-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-781<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Stinky IC-781<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
I have a fairly recent serial number (02729) IC-781 that developed an oder that was somewhere between rotting fish guts and a bad underarm smell. Do n…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 11-03-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-7700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Expansion of the 40 m band only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 14-03-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-7800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> IC-7800 as remote, (Ghost image 37khz below center freq. Technical service bullitin).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
You can set your 7800 so that you can access it remotely using a computer for
\nreceive and transmit, just as if you are using the radio itself. It inv…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 25-03-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-756PRO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> ICOM IC-756PRO: Excessive or Unusual Receiver Noise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
If your IC-756PRO’s receiver has lots of noise, with crackles and sweeping heterodynes, especially noticeable on AM, it may be due to a faulty ele…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 28-03-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-756PRO3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> ICOM IC-756PRO3 modification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Since late 2006, I have been a very satisfied owner of an IC-756PRO3.
\nDuring the time, I have observed a smaller irritating thing – the surface tempe…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 03-04-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-7600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> IC-7600 general coverage Transmit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Remove top and bottom Covers an the Handle.
\nRemove the 4 screws (2 on each side) holding front panel at the main chassis.
\nCarefully remove the 4 Con…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 18-04-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-7000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Fan mod, how it should be done for IC-7000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
As many of you IC-7000 owners know, the rig can become fairly hot, especially at the top left side, where the control unit (and DSP) is located.
\nThat…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 26-04-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-207<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Power output failure in IC-207H<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
No power output in Icom IC207H (and many other transceivers who use RF modules)
\nThis is a very common failure. Today a friend of mine came to my hous…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 04-02-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TS-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> TS-2000X 10.695 MHz IF output for SDR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Few years ago, i made an compact (8 components) and usefull 10.965 MHz IF output for SDR use. We used it for EME work (PI9CAM) and also for al my micr…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 10-02-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TH-K2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Kenwood TH-K2 Euro version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
The combination of diodes of TH-K2 in **euro version**.For 144-146 MHz and Automatic Repeater offset 145.600-145.7875
\n-> put diodes in position…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 19-02-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TM-255<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Modification of display lights on KENWOOD TM-255E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
The KENWOOD TM-255E is originally equipped with tiny light bulbs to light up the display. However as time goes by, those light bulbs will sooner or la…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 27-02-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> PS-50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Noisey fan Kenwood PS-50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
My PS-50 was new in 1990 and I bought it shortly after from my friend
\nKA8WHO. I traded in my TS-440 for an Icom IC-746 in 1999 and kept using
\nthe po…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 06-03-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TS-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> TS-2000 Detailed Fan Modification with Photos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
27 February 2009
\nBob Armstrong
\nK0BT
\nThe fan in the TS-2000 switches between off and full speed every few minutes. A simple modification will make …
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 08-03-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TK-3201<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Antenna mod for Kenwood TK-3201<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
If You want to use a better antenna on your TK-3201 Radio, you only need to buy the following original Spareparts from Kenwood.
\nKenwood KRA27M UHF A…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 15-03-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TS-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Solution for 1 comm cable in digimodes for TS-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
As found out TS2000 needs 2 comm cables for digimodes because cat-TX -command accepts input only from MIC-connector. That’s why you need second co…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 18-03-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TK-708<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Programming Kenwood tk-708<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
To program a tk-708, make sure jumper in on ch 8, hold ctcss = sel and turn the radio on and this will let you program the frequencys.
\nTo program sca…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 31-03-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TM-D700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Invalid time in TNC menu for Kenwood TM-D700A\/E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
If your TNC clock shows an invalid time, e.g. 29:34 etc. the you just have to press and hold down the Rev (F3) And Low (F4) keys together whilst pres…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 04-04-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TS-940<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Kenwood TS940 repair notes: Low power output and low sensitivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
This was one of the more difficult repairs I ever did and I know lot’s of other TS-940 radios are more or less suffering from the very same sympto…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 08-04-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> R-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Kenwood R-2000 Expanded LW coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Hi, I decided to snip D67 on the Function knob PCB today & guess what my
\nR-2000 now goes down as far as 100khz instead of 150khz, I know theres not …
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 12-04-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TS-480<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Extended function for Kenwood TS-480HX\/SAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Download Kenwood TS-480HX\/480SAT extended functions.<\/p>\n

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Created:<\/strong> 25-04-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TM-V71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Adjustment\/Setup Mode for TM-V71E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
This has only been tried on the Kenwood TM-V71E here is how its done.
\nShort out pins 3 and 6 of the data connector on the back of the radio. Power on…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 26-04-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TS-680<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> No transmit and low receive gain fault for TS-680S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
I have traced a fault which causes the TS680S to have no transmit in any mode and also no S meter deflection on received signal levels, plus the recei…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 19-03-2009 Midland\/Alan<\/strong> 95 PLUS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> 400 Channel AM Midland 95 Plus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Open Radio, removing 2 screws behind battery compartment 2 screws at top and remove single screw on bat cover housing.
\nHolding radio face down top up…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 08-02-2009 Other<\/strong> MISC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Ameritron AL-1200 Surge Suppression and Relay Modification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
W7MY \u0016 Greg Chartrand 2\/5\/2009
\nHISTORY
\nI have owned an AL-1200 for 10 years and had had no problems with it until recently, (Jan. 2009). Just as I p…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 09-02-2009 Other<\/strong> MISC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Sound Card Interfacing for RTTY, PSK31, and SSTV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Who needs a collection of interface connections to choose from when having a desire to use the Soundboard in their computer to provide capability for …
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 24-02-2009 Other<\/strong> NRD-525<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Add a BF DSP filter into the JRC NRD525 receiver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
\nThe electronic Kit necessary can be bought here http:\/\/www.artra-qrp.com\/filtre_bf\/filtre.html
\nFirst you must modify it as in this schema (in …
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 04-03-2009 Other<\/strong> FS-1503<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Secret menu for adjustments FURUNO FS-1503<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Push and hold ch key and turn on go to menu 9999 and press ch key and
\ndigit 1503. Now you have the completely menu for adjustments.<\/p>\n

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Created:<\/strong> 05-03-2009 Other<\/strong> FS-1503<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Free all bands and modes FURUNO FS-1503<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
For free all bands and mods first you must go to the secret menu and them check this parameters.
\nFirst while push ch key turno on them go to menu 999…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 21-03-2009 Other<\/strong> MISC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Modifications for Team Electronics – Roadcom-FS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Opening up the radio with the keys come to us there are 4 jumper on the bottom right next to the dissipated strength … jp2 have signed … 5th
\nso:
\n….
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 29-03-2009 Other<\/strong> MISC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> LOW COST PSU repair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
By Pedro M.J. Wyns ON7WP-AA9HX
\nOr how to get exploded Taiwanese devices back to work using European components.
\nThis article applies to several bran…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 30-03-2009 Other<\/strong> MISC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Emotator 747 Overhaul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Here is an article on maintaining Emotator 747 rotator. Download
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 27-04-2009 Other<\/strong> MISC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Roger beep mod for Texas Ranger TR 696f SSB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
The Texas ranger 696f SSB base radio does not come with a roger beep, here’s the mod it’s already in there just hook it up….
\nRemove cover f…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 30-04-2009 Other<\/strong> MISC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Repair and alignments on the Satellite 700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Recently I had some troubles to hear clear signals on AM and SSB in more than one Shortwave Band.
\nMy first concerns are some bad solder or a lack of …
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 11-03-2009 Radio Shack<\/strong> OTHER<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> How to improve tonal quality Radio Shack Speaker-mic 19-310<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
This was one of the best speaker-microphones ever made, in my opinion. It
\nworks well with Realistic H\/T’s, of course, and equally well or slight…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 22-04-2009 Standard<\/strong> C-408<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Standard \/ Hora C408 Modification paper.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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The Hora C408 and Standard C408 are the same radio. Only the branding is different. The modification will allow wideband Tx\/Rx and requires one diode …
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 05-02-2009 Uniden<\/strong> HR2600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> President Lincoln repair notes: no PTT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Dear fellow HAM’s, or CB friends,
\nA common problem with the fine President Lincoln, or the Ham radio flavour Uniden HR-2510 is having TX on the d…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 04-03-2009 Uniden<\/strong> 2830<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> No receive audio fault guide Uniden 2830<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
I have traced the source of a no RX audio fault on my Uniden 2830 and would like to share it with the fellow Amateurs.
\nThe radio S meter and RX\/TX fu…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 20-03-2009 Uniden<\/strong> BCT-15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> BCT-15 Frequency Counter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
To use your BCT-15 As a frequency counter: Hold down buttons “Hold, 3 & 0” while powering up the scanner.
\nNext you can select which range of frequen…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 03-04-2009 Uniden<\/strong> BC-780XLT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Use Skype to Share Scanner Audio via Internet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Not everybody has a scanner; and – just now – fewer may have the spare cash needed to buy one.
\nThis article suggests a way to give others the chance …
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Created:<\/strong> 02-02-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> VX-8R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Bluetooth headset for Yaesu VX-8R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
I purchased the BU-1 bluetooth board despite the fact that the current BH-1 or BH-2 headsets are not compatable.
\nI purchased a Sony Ericsson HBH-DS98…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 02-02-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> VX-5R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Yaesu FNB-80Li Battery Repair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
(Used with VX-7R, 6R and 5R)
\nWhen one of my spare battery packs for our YAESU VX-7R suddenly stopped working (actually it was a cheap substitute from…
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Created:<\/strong> 02-02-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> VX-6R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Yaesu FNB-80Li Battery Repair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
(Used with VX-7R, 6R and 5R)
\nWhen one of my spare battery packs for our YAESU VX-7R suddenly stopped working (actually it was a cheap substitute from…
\nClick here to view the article<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Created:<\/strong> 02-02-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> VX-7R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Yaesu FNB-80Li Battery Repair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
(Used with VX-7R, 6R and 5R)
\nWhen one of my spare battery packs for our YAESU VX-7R suddenly stopped working (actually it was a cheap substitute from…
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Created:<\/strong> 04-02-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> FT-290<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> A new life for the Yaesu FT-290R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
The FT-290R is an old amateur radio workhorse which was a very popular transceiver during the 80\u0011s. It
\nis a 2-metre multimode portable which can run…
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Created:<\/strong> 11-02-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> FT-897<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Latest Version Power Amp PCB for Yaesu FT-897D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Yaesu has changed the finals in FT-897D by using most advanced and much superior performer Power Transistors.
\nFind below their Pictures.The pict…
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Created:<\/strong> 25-02-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> FT-817<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Improving receiver performance for Yaesu FT-817<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
The source of receiver noise is 2nd IF amp which is placed after the 455kHz IF filters.
\nSo, you can replace R1339 10k by 1k resistor and this will re…
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Created:<\/strong> 01-03-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> FT-980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Slower agc yaesu ft-980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
I remarked that the slow agc on this rig in slow position was too fast, the needle is moving like a antenna whip at 60 mph hihi.
\nSo i decided to pu…
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Created:<\/strong> 02-03-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> FT-411<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Increase Tx and Rx Signal Yaesu FT-411E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
To increase the transmit and receive signal of the FT-411E make and attach
\none alligator clip and wire to the antenna. To make this you get an
\nallig…
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Created:<\/strong> 05-03-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> FT-747<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> LED lighting for your FT-747GX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Here is a simple mod which will brighten the front panel of your 747, cut power consumption and eliminate the pesky bulb burnout issues with older rig…
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Created:<\/strong> 15-03-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> VX-8R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> VX-8R TX modification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
\npower on
\nSET mode
\n#21 CWID
\nCWID (ON)
\npush “MODE”
\nturn DIAL to A, push “MODE”
\nturn DIAL to H, push “MODE”
\nrepeat 6-7 …
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Created:<\/strong> 30-03-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> VX-2R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Yaesu VX-2 repair notes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
By Pedro M.J. Wyns ON7WP AA9HX
\nOr what happens if you take your handheld everywhere with you, including the toilet, where it does not survive a 1 met…
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Created:<\/strong> 21-04-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> VX-8R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Stereo Bluetooth Headphones with VX-8R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
If you are eager to use a more comfortable set of stereo headphones with a Bluetooth equipped VX-8R HT – rather than the cumbersome Yaesu BH-1 headset…
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\n
Revised articles since our last newsletter.<\/span><\/h5>\n

Note,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Updated:<\/strong> 08-04-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-746<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> ICOM IC-746 & IC-756 Series: Damage Due To RF-Overload<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
In my experience, the Icom IC-746\/756\/PRO-series are quite susceptible to RF overload and electrostatic discharge (ESD). A common failure is the HRX\/R…
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Updated:<\/strong> 08-04-2009 Icom<\/strong> IC-756<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> ICOM IC-746 & IC-756 Series: Damage Due To RF-Overload<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
In my experience, the Icom IC-746\/756\/PRO-series are quite susceptible to RF overload and electrostatic discharge (ESD). A common failure is the HRX\/R…
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Updated:<\/strong> 08-03-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TS-870<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> TS-870 CW-monitor audio mod<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
\n—– Original Message —–
\nFrom: VSE, Ext18
\nTo:
\nSent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 9:31 AM
\nSubject: [CQ-Contest] TS-870 (S)
\n> Hi Bob
\n>
\n>…
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Updated:<\/strong> 19-04-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> TS-180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Crystal filters for TS-180S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
\nInputthe signalOutputthe signalConstruction:
\nThe Filter to Crystal exemplified above, it uses 4 crystals of 8830.000 KHz ( 8,83 MHz), in the po…
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Updated:<\/strong> 12-03-2009 Kenwood<\/strong> R-5000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Fix keypad bounce mod for R-5000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
A Practical and Simple Keypad Bounce Filter for the Kenwood R-5000. Download Note that PDF file has been update 12 march 2009.
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Updated:<\/strong> 05-03-2009 Other<\/strong> FS-1503<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Enabling LSB on the Furuno FS1503 SSB Marine Xcvr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
To enable LSB on the Furuno Model FS1503 radio do the following:
\nYou need to change system parameter 9914 to “0” to enable LSB capability.
\nSystem pr…
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Updated:<\/strong> 22-02-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> VX-7R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> VX-7R TX and RX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
\nModel- EXP\/B2 Europe
\nAll jumpers open.
\nWhat you get
\nTX – 40~222 Fm and Air band- yes
\n300~550
\nRX – As the manual says.What you lose:<\/p>\n

….
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Updated:<\/strong> 22-02-2009 Yaesu<\/strong> VX-2E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject:<\/strong> Frequency expansion for VX-2E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
This is how expand RX and TX range of Yaesu VX2E.
\nNew range: TX: 120 to 220 MHz, and 300 to 500 MHz.
\nRX: 0,5-137, 137-174, 174-420, 420-470, 470-800…
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