TS50

TX Coverage mod TS-50

I just got a spanking new Kenwood TS-50S, and oy is it a beauty! 
Even fits under the dash of my compact car...

Searching around the local LLBBS's I found a very simple mod for
full transmit from 1.7 - 30 mhz....

Remove the bottom cover of the TS-50

Locate the PLL board -- it is the pc board on top of the main board,
                        it has a shield on it's right side.

Locate the only non-surface mounted component on the PLL board --
                     look near the rear left-hand side of the pll board
                     (front of radio facin you) and remove the very
                     obvious diode. You can't miss, ther's only one.

Replace cover.

Perform microprocessor reset as described in your manual.



Please -- This mod for use only by persons authorized to use those
          frequencies outsideof the ham bands - such as MARS, CAP
          and such. This radio is not type accepted or commercial
         use outside of the ham bands....


Tom
K4RKT @ WB4TTZ-1