From: bitlib@business.uwo.ca Tue Nov 27 15:47:14 1990 Subject: FT727R MODS ================================================================================ From: To: MBRAMWEL@BUSINESS.UWO.CDN YAESU FT-727R Modification for extended coverage. (This will work for both the old and new CPU versions) -Remove the battery pack -locate the RAM backup switch according to your manual ( this will be the switch FARTHEST away from the battery terminals) -Turn the switch off, count to 4, then turn it back on -Relace the battery pack -Turn the rig on. The readout should be entirely blank. If it is not, you probably did not wait long enough before turning the switch back ON, so repeat the above procedure. -Type in the following: " 001111 " -The rig should now come to life. You will have to reprogram all the memories as well as the repeater splits for both bands. The display will now cover 100-199, 400-499MHz, but it obviously won't work over this range. Mine covers 139- 160, 420-460. The reset code will be " 007777" ( I haven't tried it) Good Luck. Tim Pacan VE3OOZ [source: rec.ham-radio]  Copied from the QRZ! Windows Ham Radio CDROM