Modifications for the ICOM - RogerK

Figure 1.15The easiest way that I have found of removing the diodes without damaging them or the PCB assembly is to heat one end /contact of the diode with a custom tip I made (pretty ingenious I think) figure 1.15 and using a desoldering braid to wick up thesolder and lift that end with a small pointy screw driver (jewlers type works good) **** NOTE **** You don't have to pry thediode up, it just needs to clear the PCB a fraction. Remember, DO NOT over heat the diodes or the contact, this could cause thePCB trace to lift off of the board, that would be a bad thing.Once you have removed the diodes, take a break! You deserve it.STEP 12The re-assembly. The re-assembly is pretty simple. Reverse the procedures. One point of note is when you come to re-applyingsolder to the RF board to the main housing. Be careful to not apply too much solder so it leaks down into the radio and also donot over heat ANYTHING!CLOSINGI hope that this mod has been helpful to you. This mod and this page took me quite some time to put together. I am also hostingthe mod on my website. All of which is free. I ask nothing in return other than the fact that you email me and let me know how itwent for you. As always, remember that you do this mod at your own risk.73's from Dave Evangelista (N2TRY)n2try@radioamateur.com.MODIFICATION.NETThis modification is read 2785 times.top of page07-01-2001(IC-Q7) 9k6 with ICOM IC-Q7EAuthor: DL3FDQ - Bülent - DL3FDQ@t-online.de.MODIFICATION.NET