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Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: Chuck Adams <chuck_adams@qmail.ssc.gov>
Subject: IC-901A Frequency Ranges
Here are the frequency coverage ranges for the various band modules and the
modifications to the control head diodes to get these extended ranges:
Band Range (MHz) RX diode TX diode
10m 28-40 24 out 21 in
6m 40-54 28 out 26 in
2m 138-174 no change 18 in
220 216-236 no change 12 in
440 400-479 25 out 23 in
1200 1240-1300 no change no change
To modify, remove the back of the control head and add or remove diodes from
the marked pads as described in the above table.
notes: coverages are for RX. TX may not work over entire range, but will come
close. RX sensitivity is front-end tuning dependant. 10m, 6m, 2m and 1200
modules will have OK RX sensitivity over most of their range. 220 RX sensivity
is unknown over its range. 440 RX sensitivity will cover about 25 MHz with
good sensitivity, tuning out of the box is from about 438-463.
Other '901A tricks:
Memory and microprocessor reset - turn power on while holding down check and
memory write buttons.
Crossband repeat - turn power on while holding down check and lock buttons. If
crossband repeat has been engaged, the "lock" display will flash. PL can not
be selected in either band for crossband repeat to work. If you need PL to
operate the repeater you are linked to, generate it on the radio you are using
to talk to the 901. The PL will pass through the 901 just fine to access the
linked system. Since the radio is in the locked mode, you can't change
frequencies or bands during crossband repeat. To disengage crossband repeat,
turn off power or press lock button. If there is no audio during crossband
repeat, open up the front of the dual-band unit by removing the plastic cover
behind where the control head would plug in if the 901 is not used in the
remote-control head configuration and look for a slide switch mounted on the
edge of one of the vertical circuit boards and slide it the other way. The
switch does not seem to come in any pre-determined configuration from ICOM, so
some radios work OK for crossband repeat right out of the box, and some require
the switch to be in the opposite position.
Chuck Adams, WB5WRR (The Chuckster)
Internet: chuck_adams@qmail.ssc.gov
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Note: I haven't tried or verified this, proceed at your own risk. WA2ISE
And do not transmit outside of legal bands!
/EX