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In this Edition, you will find a list of all the new & updated articles now on our site.

New articles.
      Created: 22-07-2007   Alinco DJ-180 
      Subject: Channel display for Alinco DJ-180T 

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      This modification allows you to display the memory information by a channel number. To perform the mod, follow these steps. Remove the battery p...
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      Created: 24-07-2007   Alinco DJ-190 
      Subject: DJ-190T memory channel display mode 

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      Owner's Manual Reference Page: 9 In memory channel display mode, instead of displaying a frequency, the corresponding memory channel number will ...
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      Created: 24-07-2007   Alinco DJ-582 
      Subject: DJ-582T channel display modification 

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      Set the unit to the "FL" (Frequency Lock) mode. It is done by pressing the "*" key while holding the "FUNC" key. The "FL" icon is displayed on the...
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      Created: 24-07-2007   Alinco DR-130 
      Subject: Channel display for a DR-130T 

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      This modification allows you to display the memory information by a channel number. No modification is required to do this. To display Channel Num...
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      Created: 02-08-2007   AOR AR-3000 
      Subject: Non-invasive modify for AR3000 remote control 

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      I had an AR3000 for more than 2 decades. Its remote control function just over there over this period, until one years ago, I try to use my desktop PC...
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      Created: 17-06-2007   Icom IC-208 
      Subject: IC 208H Service manual error correction. 

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      The Following Icom Knowledge Base Article is WRONG. The service manual shows a 2.2 K resistor for the jig on page 5-2. It SHOULD be a 22K resistor (w...
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      Created: 25-08-2007   Icom IC-7000 
      Subject: Alternate fan mod for IC-7000 

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      !! IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT PERFORMING THIS MOD DON'T!! !!IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR RADIO YOU ONLY HAVE YOURSELF TO BLAME!! I have performed this mod on...
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      Created: 30-08-2007   Icom IC-756PRO3 
      Subject: Expantion all tx icom 756 pro iii 

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      The modification for expantion tx has a smal faliure from the onther amateur. Diode D 3754 has to be removed also. If you want complete tx than you ...
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      Created: 17-06-2007   Kenwood TM-V71 
      Subject: TM-V71 Crossband repeater 

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      To operate on the crossband repeat function of the TMV-71(E) you have to place the jumper #2 next to the VGS-1 unit. W601-> extended TX #1 -> unk...
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      Created: 19-06-2007   Kenwood TH-F6 
      Subject: Tipe and tricks for the TH-F6/7 transceivers 

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      This post is an extension of some great advice offered a couple of springs ago by 'The Horse's Mouth.' The guidance and wisdom in that po...
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      Created: 19-06-2007   Kenwood TH-F7 
      Subject: Tipe and tricks for the TH-F6/7 transceivers 

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      This post is an extension of some great advice offered a couple of springs ago by 'The Horse's Mouth.' The guidance and wisdom in that po...
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      Created: 15-07-2007   Kenwood TS-180 
      Subject: Add 30-meter Transmit to Kenwood TS-180S Transceiver 

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      The WARC band kit for the TS-180S is a pretty rare item these days, but I figured it should be easy to add 30m CW transmit capability to the non-WARC ...
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      Created: 19-08-2007   Kenwood TS-50 
      Subject: AM Transmission with the Kenwood TS-50(S) 

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      Original drawings and text: © Trio-Kenwood Corp Transmission Plug the microphone in and secure the connector Select the transmit frequ...
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      Created: 22-08-2007   Kenwood TS-830 
      Subject: Tuning the valves for Kenwood TS-830S 

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      Firstly it is best to start of with a tuner with built in dummy load. Switch radio on(This is usually nessesary) Select frequency Switch tu...
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      Created: 29-06-2007   Midland/Alan G7 
      Subject: Technical Information MIDLAND G7 

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      Band setting and Power Output Bandeinstellungen und Sendeleistung Remove battery pack and open the unit. The following jumper settings can be made...
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      Created: 04-08-2007   Midland/Alan 42 
      Subject: Modification for Midland/Alan 42 

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      Created: 20-08-2007   Midland/Alan 48-EXCEL 
      Subject: ALAN 48 Excel Multi - Frequency Expansion 

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      As this radio is a so-called 'multi' radio. The user may select the country in which the radio is used. With the respective setting, the radio...
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      Created: 27-08-2007   Midland/Alan 78 
      Subject: Frequency range extension (coverage for 10m) for 78 plus 

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      Look for R461, R462, R463 and R464 1 = Jumpered and 0 = Not jumpered. R461 connects to Processorpin 17 R462 connects to Processorpin 16 ...
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      Created: 16-08-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: Modification to satellite information fro PAS9 

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      Bulletin Ref #: 07_T_MAR_2 Page 1 of 7 Technical Bulletin Date: 3/30/2007 Bulletin Ref #: 07_T_MAR_2 Subject: Additional Change to the PAS 9 Sate...
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      Created: 10-06-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: Blower for Ameritron Al-1500 and 1200 

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      This company (German) makes the blower for these amps...The blower already installed is item # 4 below...I spoke with Mike at Ameritron and he said th...
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      Created: 29-06-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: Magnum S9 export frequency conversion 

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      Introduction: The Magnum S9 is programmed for the 10 Meter Amateur Band out of the box, and covers a range of 28.065 - 28.525 MHz. The frequency ra...
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      Created: 30-06-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: 400, 600 channel conversion, 5khz shift for Maycom EM27 

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      Please find frequency expansion for the Maycom EM27 UK/EU radio. Also are some repair ideas too. This modification will allow the user to gain access...
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      Created: 06-07-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: Hardware fix for software time out timer 

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      I have had numerous inquiries regarding this modification. The inability to turn off the internal software timer that limits reception while in crossb...
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      Created: 17-07-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: Cheap and easy way to get a CAT-interface 

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      The cheapest way to get an CAT-interface is to use an old GSM cable, such as siemens s 25 or anything like that. All the CAT interfaces are working in...
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      Created: 26-07-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: Intel H520 10 meter mod 

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      There is a new CB multi norm handheld on the market and to make this work 10 metres and beyond here is how it is done: Lie the radio on its front...
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      Created: 26-07-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: Intek Minicom DUO mod. 

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      INTEK MiniCom DUO: full TX power in LPD band, unlock bands, hidden menu access This MOD applicable for: Tsuen Shing WT-441 (global OEM resource)...
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      Created: 27-07-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: clarifier mod w/EPT 069610z board Galaxu DX 949 & 959 

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      Remove= JP195, ando JP196, place a jumper wire from J14 pin +8v to J9 pin F1 instead of adding a jumper you can peel back the +8volt and the F1 wire...
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      Created: 04-08-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: Tokyo High Power HL-1.5KFX 

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      This amp has a sensor that causes shutdown on 26.0-28.0 MHZ. Sometimes the sensor will cause shutdown on near or adjacent frequencies. To eliminate ...
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      Created: 27-08-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: Stop Tinny Audio on Transmit for Astatic D-104 G stand 

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      The Hiz D-104 can be modified with the addition of a 50 K-ohm resistor in series with the Audio Wire. Replace original mic cord with atleast 4 wire co...
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      Created: 29-06-2007   Radio Shack DX-399 
      Subject: Anti-Cuffing Modification 

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      Tools Needed = Phillips Screwdriver, wire cutters & electrical tape or very small Heat Shrink Tubing. Under the flip down stand on the rear of the r...
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      Created: 02-08-2007   Radio Shack HTX-10 
      Subject: Mic. Wiring/ D104M6B adapter 

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      HTX-10 Mic. Pinout PIN# 1. Mic Audio 2. Recieve Control 3. PTT 4. Freq. Control (short to pin 6 , Freq. UP) ...
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      Created: 01-09-2007   Radio Shack PRO-97 
      Subject: Antenna info for Radio Shack PRO-97 

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      The PRO-97 seems to be a decent scanner, if you can get past the small, awkward keypad and poorly organized manual. To enhance signal reception perfo...
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      Created: 27-08-2007   Uniden BC-95XLT 
      Subject: Using Your BC95xlt as a frequency counter 

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      The Uniden BC-95XLT Can Be Used As A Frequency Counter. To enter this mode Press "HOLD,3 and 0" while turning the Power On. You then can change th...
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      Created: 13-06-2007   Yaesu FTM-10E 
      Subject: Wide band Tx & Rx for Yeasu FTM-10E 

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      Remove top Cover of main unit and position set so that the large square microprocessor is in the top right hand corner. To the left of this mic...
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      Created: 17-06-2007   Yaesu VX-2R 
      Subject: Repair info 

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      After unqualified removing jumper 4 (for exp. TX) it can RX & TX only 144-146 and 430-440 MHz. Also dramatically drop down sensitivity. Recommend: Al...
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      Created: 17-06-2007   Yaesu FT-7800 
      Subject: Audio Out Modification Information (FT-7800R) 

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      I am a Icom Guy and have been using IC-V8000 since last 3 years ... the front firing audio quality of IC-V8000 impressed me a lot and I really wish IC...
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      Created: 19-06-2007   Yaesu VX-150 
      Subject: volume control problem 

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      Take radio apart put piece of double sided foam tape on the rf filter next under the speaker and the squealing will stop.
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      Created: 19-06-2007   Yaesu FT-817 
      Subject: FT-817 Suppressor Diode D3052 

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      It is strongly recommended that if the PA Unit has to be repaired or after any work on the LPF Unit is performed, that the diode D3052 be replaced wit...
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      Created: 05-07-2007   Yaesu FTM-10R 
      Subject: Wide band TX & RX for Yaesu FTM-10R 

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      The R version has different factory link setup then the E version. Four possible links exist in both radios and are identified as follows: R1805 (can...
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      Created: 11-07-2007   Yaesu FT-290 
      Subject: Essential mods-guide by PE1RLN. 

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      The Yaesu FT-290R is a wonderful transceiver that has the same potentials as handheld transceivers of today. It features FM, CW and SSB operation in ...
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      Created: 14-07-2007   Yaesu FT-60 
      Subject: FT-60E tx mod and Auto ARS fix. 

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      Yaesu FT-60 E ( Europe ) Remove R1164 ( R1164 it is missing already from factory ) and R1166 ( both are 0.2 ohm ) to extend TX to 137-174Mhz and 420-...
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      Created: 15-07-2007   Yaesu FT-450 
      Subject: MARS Mod for FT-450 

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      DATE: 14 JUNE 2007 Important Notice This information is solely for use by licensed members of MARS (Military Affiliate Radio System) or CAP (Civil A...
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      Created: 02-08-2007   Yaesu FT-2000 
      Subject: FT-2000 Roofing Filter area Mod 

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      This is a mod to increase the signal levels into the 3 and 6 Khz roofing rilters. Resistors R1497 and R1498 are supposed to be zeo(0) ohm resistors. ...
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      Created: 02-08-2007   Yaesu FT-2000 
      Subject: FT-2000 DMU pan adapter Pre Amplifier 

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      This is a mod to add some RF pre amplification between the main board Scope output and the pan adapter module input J7001. I used a Advancer Research ...
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      Created: 04-08-2007   Yaesu FT-2000 
      Subject: FT7200 Call Tone 1750 Hz volume increase 

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      I'm a long time user of the Yaesu FT-7200. This transceiver came with a very low level 1750 Hz repaeter tone. Nearly no repeater could be opened...
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      Created: 15-08-2007   Yaesu FT-897 
      Subject: One touch tune of the LDG AT-897 auto tuner connected to the Yaesu FT-857/897 (D) 

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      A: The article of K4SCH dated April 17, 2004 describes the construction of a cable to go between the LDG AT-897 auto tuner and the FT-857/897. This ...
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      Created: 16-08-2007   Yaesu FT-857 
      Subject: Wideband ESSB filter modification for FT-857D and FT-897D 

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      This modification is for the Yaesu FT-857D / FT-897D models I did some research regarding the possibility to install a wider filter for SSB in my FT-...
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      Created: 16-08-2007   Yaesu FT-897 
      Subject: Wideband ESSB filter modification for FT-857D and FT-897D 

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      This modification is for the Yaesu FT-857D / FT-897D models I did some research regarding the possibility to install a wider filter for SSB in my FT-...
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      Created: 16-08-2007   Yaesu FT-2600 
      Subject: Wiring after market Microphone for FT-2600M 

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      If you have ever tried to wire an after market microphone to this radio you will often find that it will say "PACKET" when you key the microphone. To...
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      Created: 18-08-2007   Yaesu FT-8800 
      Subject: Monitor AM on the FT-8800 

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      How to monitor AM outside the default Aircraft band: Depress the set button once and rotate the left selector knob to menu item 46, it will say AM. ...
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      Created: 18-08-2007   Yaesu FT-8800 
      Subject: Display Backlight Modification for FT-8800 

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      Change the display backlight to another color: I used to own a Yaesu FT-90 and I loved the blue LCD display backlight, so I finally got around to ch...
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      Created: 19-08-2007   Yaesu FT-8800 
      Subject: PTT Lock for FT-8800 & FT-8900 Mic: 

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      The annoying lock function only locks the DTMF buttons and the FUNCTION buttons, leaveing the PTT button unlocked for you or others to accidentally tr...
      Click here to view the article. 


      Created: 19-08-2007   Yaesu FT-8800 
      Subject: MH-48 Audio Modification for FT-8800 & FT-8900 

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      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...
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      Created: 19-08-2007   Yaesu FT-90 
      Subject: FT-90R - Squelch Response Time 

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      Symptom: After an RX signal disappears, the time until the squelch closes is too long. When scanning, the radio will stop on a busy frequency, howeve...
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      Created: 19-08-2007   Yaesu FT-530 
      Subject: Changing the antena conector for FT-530 

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      The antena conector of the FT-530 is a hard to find one so i had a brocken one of mine ft530 and i deside to change it for a regular one withe the thr...
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      Created: 19-08-2007   Yaesu FT-41 
      Subject: Yaesu FT41R - Out of band modification 

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      First remove the six screws holding the back cover. (I´ts 4 on the back case, and 2 on the bottom of the battery compartment.) Carefully separate the...
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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: 15-08-2007   Icom IC-R7000 
      Subject: Intermittent display 

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      I have an ICOM R-7000 that has had an intermittent display from the time I purchased it. It has been back several times for repair at an authorized s...
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      Updated: 17-06-2007   Icom IC-706 
      Subject: External Amplifier Keying from the IC-706 

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      Icom??????s IC-706 compact transceiver is intended for mobile use, but its small size also appeals to DXpeditioners. Unfortunately, Icom designers dec...
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      Updated: 17-06-2007   Icom IC-756PRO 
      Subject: IC-756PRO (-2) 6M oscillation problem 

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      Some IC-756PRO (-2) tend to oscillate on 6m. This is caused by a loop-back from the antenna relais (TX/RX decoupling) via the RF board, passing the pe...
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      Updated: 17-06-2007   Icom IC-7000 
      Subject: IC-7000 RX range expand mod 

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      Loosen eight screws show in the photograph below. Pull them out and open the top cover Here is the main board. Take off two screws and pull up the ...
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      Updated: 31-08-2007   Kenwood TS-140 
      Subject: TS-140S TX all freq mod and maintenance 

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      To enable the Kenwood TS-140S for transmitting on all bands (and some periodic maintenance): Disconnect radio from power supply and antenna. R...
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      Updated: 16-07-2007   Other MISC 
      Subject: TX modification to work on ham radio band 1.8 Mhz. for Collins PRC515/RU20 

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      If you have COLLINS PRC515 or RIZ RU20 (ex YU version) and like to transmit on ham radio band 1,8 Mhz do that: Open station as You see on picture No ...
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      Updated: 29-06-2007   Radio Shack PRO-83 
      Subject: Cellular modification for Radio Shack Pro-83 

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      Open radio by removing the six screws then remove back cover locate on the board a black capasitor which may be located in a cluster or a group of two...
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      Updated: 17-06-2007   Yaesu FT-1000MP 
      Subject: FT-1000MP Automatic Band Selection Interface 

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      Lucky for me, K2KW needed a safe place to store his FT-1000MP. Upon volunteering for baby-sitting duty, I faced the problem of interfacing the new rig...
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