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- I am told that the newer 24AT's (believed not to have made it to the US
- yet) will have the hardware mods in place, so only steps 5-7 will be
- necessary. So, try this first. Steps 5-7 don't seem to have any effect
- on a 24AT without the correct hardware mods. BTW, this has been attempted
- on 2 units with serial numbers around 1000 and mid-1100's, neither of which
- worked. :-( Like I said, the ones with the mods aren't here yet.
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- There are 5 screws to remove the case (5th is on the strap hook). Keep
- the top panel controls with the front of the radio, and be VERY careful
- pulling the back off because there are fine ribbon cables connecting the
- front & back. I don't think they'll take much flexing.
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- Additionally, diodes D7, D8, and D12 are surface mount components. They
- contain 2 diodes connected to 3 pins. Diodes D7 and D12 are different
- configurations. I believe D8 and D12 are different, so I wouldn't put the
- removed D8 in the spot for D12. Since they are surface mount, removal of
- D8 may not be all that difficult for those with steady hands and a fine
- low power soldering iron, but adding D12 would be a bear. I know of no
- reason that small discrete diodes couldn't be used in for D12. D13 is a
- small but standard axial diode, and can be easily cut.
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- It is for this reason I have not attempted the hardware mods. Now, if the
- referenced posting is correct, and only D13 needs to be cut... I'm
- guessing, but it could be that the rest of the diode changes are for the
- 10 MHz & 100 MHz digit entry (which I'd like but could live without) or
- out-of-band TX, or the like.
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- If anyone has tried only cutting D13 and resetting? Did it work? What
- is your serial number? Please post to the net!
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- If I learn more, I'll follow up.
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- Mike Pflueger
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