Modifications for the ICOM - RogerK

19-07-1998(IC-T8) IC-T8 AM/FM/Wfm functionA few weeks ago ,I send out a request for info on the ICT8e to see if anyone knew how to select AM/FM/WFM. I had a few repliesall saying that the rig selects the mode for a given part of its' Rx range.I have now found that in certain parts of its' Rx range, the pressing + holding of the "SET" H/L button opens the "MO" (Modecommand ) It only works in certain places !Apart from the fixed bands, the following might be of interest. (might!)174.005 - 229.995 user select FM or WFM.300.000 - 399.995 user select AM or FM.470.005 - 799.990 user select FM or WFM.Not sure how useful Fm/Wfm is in the 174 + range, AM for aircraft in the 300 range might be of some use, WFM in the 470 +range to resolve TV sound.Date: 13-01-2002 User comment From: anonymousSubject: Channel 69In the US, the 799.99/800.000 MHz switch prevents you from listening to channel 69 Audio properly. Its carrier is at 805.75MHz.This modification is read 1375 times.top of page21-10-1998(IC-T8) Software mods to open the RX-bandDate: 03-10-1998 15:00From: KC8DHN@N8MAHeres what to do.Hold the BAND and the SQL buttons then turn the radio on that will open up the rx. This will allow you to listen to some of theVHF TV channels and all of the UHF TV Channels I got this from a friend who got it from a guy at Icom.After Expansion, the following approximate frequencies and Modes become available:50 - 75.99 Mhz NBF76 - 107.99 Mhz WFM108 - 135.99 Mhz AM136 - 174 Mhz NFM174 - 229.99 Mhz FM300 - 399.99 Mhz AM400 - 599.98 Mhz NFM600 - 824 Mhz NFM848 - 869 Mhz NFM894 - 999.99 Mhz NFM73's KC8DHN ChrisSupplement:Also, in certain freq ranges try hold SET/H/L button and look for mode menu -- AM/FM/WFMThis modification is read 1445 times.top of page