Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 17:50:52 -0400 From: Shahan To: webmaster@qrz.com Subject: Alinco DJ-V5 Modification Alinco DJ-V5 Modification. I have noticed you haven't listed the modification for the new "99" small two band HT. I couldn't wait so I ventured into it myself. It worked for me. So here it is. 1. Remove antenna, battery, tuning and volume knob and the rubber seals for the antenna and knob. 2. Place the radio face down on a soft cloth and remove the two lower self tapping screws from the back of the radio. The metal back holding the circuitry should slide out easy. Make sure you don't pull the two parts far apart due to the speaker is mounted in the plastic case. With the circuit board facing up and the lcd display above you will notice a small blue wire about 3/4" long ( small half loop) on the right side of the board located just below the two small surface mounted transistors labeled Q8 & Q9 and just above the speaker leads soldered to the board. You must snip this wire or desolder using a low wattage soldering station. If you snip wire make sure you tape or insulate wire so as not to let it short out or reconnect itself. 3. Assemble in reverse order. Hint, place self tapping screws into the metal holes and rotate screws backwards until the screw comes up slightly and then drops down. At this point turn screws inwards ( clockwise ) to tighten. This helps from stripping plastic threads in the case. 3. With radio assembled you need to reset the cpu. This is done by pressing the Band Set button and then press the Power button. Your display should indicate RESET. Then press the lower left button on the front ( ./ down ) key. Your radio receive should be opened up now 76.000 to 999.995 MHZ. Your transmit should be opened up in the VHF and UHF band also. Remember you will loose all saved Frequencies when resetting cpu. As Amateurs we all know or should know the rules for proper operation. Warranty will be voided. This worked for me but I am taking no responsibility for harm done. Enjoy 73 Les KB8QHV.