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| Created: 10-12-2009 Alinco DJ-G7 | |
| Subject: Possible way to reflash a broken Alinco DJ-G7 | |
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It is already well-known that should flashing a new software in the DJ-G7 fails, you owe to send it back to Alinco service for repair. A friend of mi... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 02-01-2010 Alinco DR-600 | |
| Subject: Receive Audio somes and goes for DR-600 / DR-599T | |
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I thought at first I had a dirty volume control switch. I removed the front control panel and dis-assembled just enough to be able to spray some contr... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 05-12-2009 Icom IC-7200 | |
| Subject: USB port in Icom IC-7200 | |
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Users that are using this radio (which has a USB port) may be interested in knowing that the Linux operating system supports this radio directly. I a... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 04-01-2010 Icom IC-U16 | |
| Subject: ICOM IC-U16 / IC-H16 Programming | |
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(Previous article mentions a JUMPER inside the unit, that needs to be removed, I didn't have to open the unit at all.) To set Program mode: Hold... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 14-01-2010 Icom IC-R71 | |
| Subject: Power supply mod for Icom IC-R71e | |
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Some days ago, I bought a second hand ICOM IC-R71E shortwave radio receiver, in some hours of use I found that the whole case of the receiver becoming... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 15-01-2010 Icom IC-775 | |
| Subject: IC-775 improvement (Italian) | |
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This IC775 advanced modification procedures document is written in Italian language; the English version will be released as soon as completed. Altho... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 15-01-2010 Icom ID-1 | |
| Subject: Power Increase from 1/10W to 2/20W | |
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It seems as though the japan ID1's are rated for 2/20W, and the rest of the world is 1/10W. Here is the mod to double your power output. Ope... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 17-01-2010 Icom IC-2725 | |
| Subject: Modulation modification for microphone HM-133 (IC-2725) | |
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The modulation of the ICOM IC-2725 with his microphone HM-133 is very acute and doesn't introduce low tones. I have improved in this adding a tan... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 19-01-2010 Icom IC-V8000 | |
| Subject: PTT switch not on HM-133 not working | |
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This is more an issue with the HM-133 microphone than the IC-V8000 radio. The tactile switch can be heard to click, but no transmit. I tested the sw... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 19-01-2010 Icom IC-7000 | |
| Subject: IC-7000 driver amplifier self-oscillation problem | |
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The IC-7000 is a very popular rig, and rightly so, since it combines many desirable features in a small, light transceiver. I was surprised when some... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 07-12-2009 Kenwood TH-D7 | |
| Subject: Replacement speaker source | |
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While replacing the worn case, the original speaker was damaged. Part was no longer available from Kenwood parts. After months, I finally found a sp... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 09-12-2009 Kenwood TS-711 | |
| Subject: TS711 and TS811 CW PTT modification | |
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Modification to the PTT circuitry in order to provide separate CW PTT applicable for Kenwood TS711 and TS811 radios When using the TS711/811 in CW m... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 03-01-2010 Kenwood TS-950 | |
| Subject: Firmware eprom image for Kenwood TS-950SDX | |
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This is the newest/lastest version ( Version JQGA) firmware for the TS950SDX transceiver. Download DAT file. Simply burn this "BIN" image to a 27C512... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 08-01-2010 Kenwood TS-430 | |
| Subject: Constant Output on Remote Plug for TS-430S | |
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At the REMOTE plug/pin 1 there is a audio volume dependent signal available. But most new transceivers have a constant output for decoders and soundca... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 15-01-2010 Kenwood TS-950 | |
| Subject: 160 meter power mod for TS-950SDX | |
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Changing Power on 160 meter (1.8MHz) band from 10-100W: TS-950SDX: remove D12 (On digital board) Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 16-01-2010 Kenwood TR-751 | |
| Subject: Intermittent (pulsing) loss of RF-Power in TR-751 | |
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While transmitting (high or low) and the rig gets warm, I had a pulsing loss of output-power. After searching around the filters for brittle coils or ... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 09-01-2010 MFJ ARB-704 | |
| Subject: ARB-704 Standby modification by Bill English K4FX | |
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When one has to use the MFJ ARB-704 to protect the transceiver external relay control from high amplifier control voltages, many times the older amps ... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 16-12-2009 Other MISC | |
| Subject: President Tommy ASC export modfication | |
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This is the export modification to the President Tommy new CB Funk. Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 21-12-2009 Other MISC | |
| Subject: MARS/CAP MOD for Jetstream JT220M | |
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The instruction on the frequency modification of JT-220M Disassemble a JT-220M Microphone, and Short circuit "DRA -MR" AND "GND" Power off t... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 04-01-2010 Other MISC | |
| Subject: How open or close the RX/TX limit for Puxing PX-777 | |
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For default is all open range, 136 to 176 Mhz or 133 - 177 Mhz. To Close: Power ON the PX 777 in SELF (Moni + Enter + ON) Appears SELF in the... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 04-01-2010 Other MISC | |
| Subject: WOUXUN KG-UVD1 modulation MOD | |
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See also this PDF file includ pictures. Makes modulation more brighter and louder Disassemble radio removing antenna, volume and encoder knobs a... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 11-01-2010 Other MISC | |
| Subject: Speaker/mic. Wiring for Wouxun KG-UVD1 | |
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Looking for a long time on the internet, I could not find a schematic how to hook up a speaker mike to a Wouxun portable radio. Using the service m... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 19-01-2010 Other MISC | |
| Subject: Team TS6 Multi expanded frequency | |
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Cut the white wire and move the jumper and bands A,B,C are enabled. 26515-26955 26965-27405 27415-27855 AM/FM 4 watts Kind Wishes Simon Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 07-12-2009 Uniden PC-66 | |
| Subject: Uniden PC 66 and PC 68 Audio and Power Mods | |
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Here is a simple $5 way to crank your Uniden PC 66 or PC 68 radio to be a loud talker. Parts you need. 35volt 220uf Electrolytic Capacitor 10 Ohm, .... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 28-12-2009 Uniden OTHER | |
| Subject: Clarifier modification for AX-144 - AR-144 | |
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Find the Brown Wire and White Wires from Clarifer. Cut the White Wire from the PC Board and solder it to Ground. The Brown wire which is loc... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 24-01-2010 Yaesu FT-7900 | |
| Subject: Cheap Clone Cable for FT-7900 | |
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A standard Sony Play Station 2 (PS2) connection cable works perfectly as a clone cable to connect two FT-7900R radios and clone them. I believe this .... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 06-12-2009 Yaesu FT-857 | |
| Subject: FT-857 (D) Allignment settings | |
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It is very important to read and write down the three hidden RX-GAIN values of your FT-857. If these are lost, the radio goes deaf. Loss of hidden R... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 06-12-2009 Yaesu FT-817 | |
| Subject: Wide banding the FT-817 857 897 by CAT interface. | |
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CHECK LIST Radio : FT-817 or FT-817ND , FT-857 or FT-857D, FT-897 or FT-897D Computer with a serial Port CAT lead (CT-62 by Yaesu or other makes) ... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 06-12-2009 Yaesu FT-857 | |
| Subject: Wide banding the FT-817 857 897 by CAT interface. | |
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CHECK LIST Radio : FT-817 or FT-817ND , FT-857 or FT-857D, FT-897 or FT-897D Computer with a serial Port CAT lead (CT-62 by Yaesu or other makes) ... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 06-12-2009 Yaesu FT-897 | |
| Subject: Wide banding the FT-817 857 897 by CAT interface. | |
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CHECK LIST Radio : FT-817 or FT-817ND , FT-857 or FT-857D, FT-897 or FT-897D Computer with a serial Port CAT lead (CT-62 by Yaesu or other makes) ... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 12-12-2009 Yaesu FT-736 | |
| Subject: FT-736R sequencing | |
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Because I had to change my sequencing, I wondered if the older Yaesu FT-736R was also capable of some kind of TX inhibit which modern Yaesu transceive... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 17-12-2009 Yaesu FT-736 | |
| Subject: FT-736R, FM/SSB 2 mtr.VCO/VFO tuning problem | |
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I've owned an FT-736r since 1998 and have'nt powerd it up often. Late in the fall when I usually turn the unit on I noticed that there was no .... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 20-12-2009 Yaesu FT-8800 | |
| Subject: FT-8800E extended TX/RX without loss the ARS function | |
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I've modified my FT-8800E for extended TX without loss the ARS function. In my German Version their is only the 0 Ohm resistor R 1431 on the left... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 21-12-2009 Yaesu FT-11 | |
| Subject: PL Tone Fix for Yaesu FT-11R | |
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The FT-11R has an error in the level of PL TONE, causing quite a noise nuisance in the transmission. However, Yaesu did not provide a way to adjust t... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 03-01-2010 Yaesu FT-4700 | |
| Subject: Repair 2m RF module FT-4700RH | |
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If you have transmisions problem (les power on 2m Band), probably your FT-4700 TRX have some kind of micro cracks on RF module S-AV17. Only what you ... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 05-01-2010 Yaesu VX-7R | |
| Subject: Mars/Cap & Freeband modifications for VX-7R | |
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Remove battery Remove black sticker (right above cellular warnings) For Mars/Cap, remove solder jumper 5 for Freeband, remove solder ju... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 10-01-2010 Yaesu FTM-350 | |
| Subject: FTM-350R expand frequency modification | |
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Yaesu typically doesn't release the extended transmit mod information until a couple of months after the radio has been out, but I really do need ... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 10-01-2010 Yaesu FT-736 | |
| Subject: RX Yaesu FT-736R 2m IMD, front end modification | |
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This eliminate IMD from very strong FM broadcast. Like this !!!, measured on my 2m yagi. Simply by adding a high pass filter between the 144MHz P.... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 10-01-2010 Yaesu FT-100 | |
| Subject: Final Transistors in Yaesu FT-100(D) | |
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Due to the discontinuation and shortage of the MRF255 final transistors, I had to start looking for a replacement when a radio with dead finals was de... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 13-01-2010 Yaesu FT-736 | |
| Subject: Yaesu FT-736R PSU repair | |
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The built in AC/DC power supply on the FT-736R commonly fails after about 10 years of normal use. The reason is usually faulty electrolytic capacitor... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 16-01-2010 Yaesu FT-897 | |
| Subject: AFSK (PSK) with FT-897 | |
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On page 37 of the FT-897 and on page 39 of the ft-897D Operation Manual the connections to and from the computer and the radio are well described. How... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 18-01-2010 Yaesu FT-101 | |
| Subject: Fix for tune cap always at or near zero for FT-101ZD | |
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I just bought my 1st FT-101ZD yesterday. It's from the 2nd production run, 1979. Anyways, I noticed that the load capacitor was at full or nea... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 26-01-2010 Yaesu FT-747 | |
| Subject: FT-747, losing RX and TX and the hoarse sound | |
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Hello I expect that can serve of aid. The damage is the following one, to stops functioning the trasmisor and the review. The symptoms are the follo... Click here to view the article. | |
| Created: 28-01-2010 Yaesu FT-7900 | |
| Subject: MARS/CAP transmitting modification for FT-7900R | |
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A few months ago I purchased a Yaesu FT-7900 for my wife's vehicle. At the time, I assumed the information to modify the transmit frequency range... Click here to view the article. | |
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