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Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 19:18:57 EDT
Subject: the updated version mod for the yaesu ft-51r
This is a mod to RX and TX from 60-999 mhz on the Yaesu FT-51r
This is the only mod of this kind i have ever see!
Instructions:
1.Remove battery.
2.Remove 6 screws holding bottom cover.
3.Remove battery latch.
4.Loosen 4 screws holding outer case together.
5.Remove lower cover.
6.Unfasten ribbon cable and secure with tape.
7.Remove the two bottom of the three diodes found right above where the
ribbion connect's.
8.Remove solder joint jp1004 (the lower left hand corner of the six joints),
found above where the ribbon cable connects's)
9.Reconnect ribbon cable
10.Re-assemble radio.
11.Hold down UP and DOWN Volume and CALL buttons while pressing power.
The display will read "BAND 1"
Hold FM key down until F key blinks.
Press MHZ UP or DOWN key several times until it reads "BAND 7"
Press FM key again. It will stop blinking.
Press CALL button.
Radio will shut off.
Modification is now complete!
This would not be humanily posssible with out Bryan Herbert (ke6zgp) The MOD
GOD!!
if you need a radio moded, he will do it !
Bryan Herbert E-mail: eavesdrop@earthlink.net
Mike Pattison E-mail: Landcruzed@aol.com
DONT TREAD ON US!
DISCLAIMER: PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE POSTER(S) OF THIS
PROCEDURE ASSUME NO LIABILITY, AND THIS PROCEDURE IS POSTED FOR GENERAL
INFORMATION ONLY. THE FT-51R RADIO IS NOT FCC-TYPE ACCEPTED FOR TRANSMISSION
OUTSIDE OF THE AMATEUR RADIO FREQUENCIES. THIS MODIFICATION ENABLES
TRANSMISSION ON FREQUENCIES OUTSIDE OF THE AMATEUR RADIO BAND, AND IS LEGAL
FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH MARS/CAPS CERTIFICATES. THIS MODIFICATION REQUIRES
THE USE OF A LOW POWER FINE TIP SOLDERING IRON. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT
EXPERIENCED WITH SOLDERING OF SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT
THIS MODIFICATION, YOU COULD RUIN YOUR RADIO!!!
From: "Randy Martens" <ramarrc@freeway.net>
Subject: ft51r radio mods
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 17:10:35 -0400
please change the jumper label to jp1007 and there are 7 jumper pads and not 6 as stated in you radio mods.
otherwise the radio mods worked fine.
tnx
randy martens
n8ifw