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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: 17-06-2008   Icom IC-706MKIIG

    Subject: Erratic operation-distorted audio etc. ICOM IC 706 MKIIG

    Year 2000, my new prestigious ICOM IC706 MkIIG started serving me in the

HF and VHF bands without any issues.  In 2005-2006, the equipment was kept

...
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    Created: 19-06-2008   Icom IC-F33

    Subject: Modification to radio Icom IC-F33

    When programed for user set mode it allows access to mic gain, sql level,

backlight, battery voltage.

Corrected update

Even though your radio may n...
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    Created: 20-06-2008   Icom IC-7700

    Subject: TX/RX Frequency expansion of IC-7700

    RX frequency coverage expansion

Remove D52, D53, D54 and D55 as shown below.

TX frequency coverage expansion

Add D51 and remove D56, D57, D58 and...
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    Created: 30-06-2008   Icom IC-275

    Subject: ICOM IC-275D to IC-275H Conversion

    Background

The IC-275D is a popular 2 metre, 100Watt

All-Mode VHF Transceiver specifically made by ICOM for the Japanese (JA) market.

The ...
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    Created: 06-07-2008   Icom IC-02

    Subject: Audio modificationfor Icom IC-02, 03 and 04 Handheld Radios

    This audio mod works on the 02, 03 and 04AT. It increases the level of the

transmit audio (i.e. the modulation), as well as rolling off some of the

...
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    Created: 20-07-2008   Icom HM-103

    Subject: Microphone mod for ICOM HM-103

    This modification is to solve the low audio that gives the microphone to the transceiver, in my case the IC-706MKIIG.

We must dismantle completely th...
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    Created: 21-07-2008   Icom IC-260

    Subject: Frequency expansion mod for IC-260E

    Directly got from ICOM Europe by support request!

To enlarge the frequency range from 144 to 148 Mhz (orignial from 144 - 146 Mhz) just put an diode ...
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    Created: 23-07-2008   Icom IC-7200

    Subject: IC-7200 Band Voltage Modification

    If
you want to connect an external unit which can be controlled by the
band voltage from ACG connector, the modification is necessary as at
right.
Do...
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    Created: 31-07-2008   Icom IC-2100

    Subject: Modification for ICOM 2100 microphone

    Modification on ICOM 2100 Microphone solves the PTT fail problem.

Text on pic : change this 10 K resistor for one 1 K or 2,2 K res.

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    Created: 02-08-2008   Icom IC-706MKIIG

    Subject: Increasing The CTCSS Level Of The Icom IC-706MKIIG

    My
IC-706MKIIG (and maybe all versions of the 706 radio) had very low
CTCSS (Encode tone). I was dropping out of my 440 MHz repeater all the
time.
Wh...
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    Created: 07-08-2008   Icom IC-92

    Subject: Mars/CAP Mod for Icom IC-92AD (Simple method)

    Hey, DON'T TAKE YOUR RADIO APART FOR THE MOD!!!

You can just take the battery pack off, take off the sticker and remove the "MU" diode without

p...
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    Created: 07-08-2008   Icom IC-2820

    Subject: Proper Crossband Repeat Method for IC-2820

    The
information in the other article is incorrect. You don't even have to
do ANY mod to the radio to make this work. Follow these instructions
and...
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    Created: 18-06-2008   Kenwood TK-8162

    Subject: klaxon mod kenwood tk-8162

    To activate the output of this radio on cell call klaxon you have to remove the resistor R95 from the main board first.

  remove top cover,

  remo...
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    Created: 11-07-2008   Kenwood TR-7800

    Subject: Intermittent display failure for TR-7800

    The
particular TR-7800 that I have has suffered with intermittent display
failures for some years. I seem* to have finally traced the fault back
to th...
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    Created: 02-08-2008   Kenwood TM-431

    Subject: How to change TM431 display lamps to LEDs

    Disassemble the front panel until you can solder the old blown 6V lamps out.

Put a 220 ohm resistor and an ultra bright 3mm blue LED in series in the...
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    Created: 04-08-2008   Kenwood TS-930

    Subject: Changing meter lamps to led for TS-930 and TS-940

    The blue are green leds make a great lighting system.

For the TS-930 and the TS-940, it is easy to use the T3 are the T4 3 vdc led lamps in the radio...
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    Created: 07-08-2008   Kenwood TS-820

    Subject: TS-820(S) Improved receive audio (hiss reduction)

    I
have noticed with the TS-820 series that on receive, there is a
significant noise component contributed by the audio stages after the
detector. I be...
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    Created: 18-06-2008   Other MISC

    Subject: Level 2 menu - LSB mode activation & other functions JRC JSB-196

    JRC JSB-196 is a DSP marine HF transceiver (Output Power 150W PEP).

In order to use the transceiver on the lower ham bands (40,80,160m) where LSB mod...
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    Created: 18-06-2008   Other MISC

    Subject: Expand TX and RX on Albrech RL-102

Expand TX and RX is possible by pressing "Lamp" and 3 while turning radio power on , this reset all memories.

To return radio back to original stat...
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    Created: 31-07-2008   Other MISC

    Subject: Adding Lower Sideband to the RT-320 (Racal PRC-320)

    The
RT230 (UK/PRC 320) is a super rig for amateur use, particularly on
7MHz, where its limitation to 30WPEP is not a problem. But it is
precisely on ...
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    Created: 14-07-2008   Radio Shack PRO-2039

    Subject: Operation Realistic (Radio Shack) Pro-2039

    PRO-2039 Scanner (200-0462)Operation

TURINING ON THE SCANNER/SETTING VOLUME AND SQUELCH

  Turn SQUELCH full counter-clockwise.

  Turn VOLUME cl...
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    Created: 18-06-2008   Yaesu FT-950

    Subject: Firmware version in FT-950

    Hold GEN + 50 + ENT when Power on. Display will show firmware version. Re-power to turn it to normal operation
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    Created: 22-06-2008   Yaesu FT-847

    Subject: how to wire up a dynamic karaoke mic for a yaesu 847

    To make a homebrew desk mic i used a 600ohm dynamic karaoke mic with an

XLR connector on the back with extremely good results, to do this first

get ...
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    Created: 22-06-2008   Yaesu FT-920

    Subject: FT-920 Filter switch board modification

    The FT-920 Switch Board allows the use oftwo fihers in place ofone. Either one filter

or two in cascade may be selected. An amplifier with adjustable...
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    Created: 29-06-2008   Yaesu VX-3R

    Subject: Intermitent and no TX audio with Yaesu VX-3R.

    My
brand new VX-3R had an intermitent / no TX audio problem right out of
the box. A fellow ham had the same problem with another VX-3R bought
the same...
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    Created: 02-07-2008   Yaesu FT-8900

    Subject: Remote Mount Cable with integrated Audio cable for FT-8900

    Here is a Mod to make a remote mount cable and integrated audio.

What you will need is a length of CAT5 or CAT6 Network cable or some flat

8 core Mo...
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    Created: 11-07-2008   Yaesu FT-817

    Subject: FT-817 final amplifier destructive self-oscillation cured

    After replacing my FT-817's finals for the third time, I could take no more! So I set out to find what caused the problem.

Donwload the complete ...
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    Created: 25-07-2008   Yaesu FT-101

    Subject: Unstable VFO drifting foo FT-101e

    FT-101e frequency drifting to fast.

  VCO voltage is normal

  FET and transistor are all ok

  shorted defective 650 pf silver mica capacitor loca...
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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: 08-07-2008   Icom IC-2820

    Subject: ICOM IC-2820H Extended Transmit Modification for USA Models

    This
modification has been tested and confirmed for USA models ONLY,
including those with the most recent firmware from revisions from ICOM
as of 06...
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    Updated: 11-07-2008   Kenwood TS-440

    Subject: Circuit Improvements for the TS-440S

    Updated December, 2002

PROBLEM: Distortion level in SSB transmitted signal not acceptable. FIXES:

1. Increase the supply V to the max rated16VDC to ...
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    Updated: 22-07-2008   Kenwood TS-940

    Subject: TS-940 fan mod

    This
is a mod to cause the TS-940 cooling fan to come on sooner (lower temp)
and to run a little faster. This helps prevent destruction of the 29v
pas...
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    Updated: 12-07-2008   Yaesu FT-1000

    Subject: FT-1000 60M MARS/CAP transmit modification

    Thanks to Bill k0zl for the pictures.

  Remove power and antenna cable.

  Open case as explained in your "operating manual".

  Locate four screws...
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