Modifications for the ICOM - RogerK

15-10-2000(IC-W31) Cross Band Repeating with the Icom IC-W31AAuthor: Kevin Luker - kevinluker@yahoo.com.MODIFICATION.NET1. Select the two frequencies you want to crossband on.2. Press the function button and then the call button. This will place the radio in locked mode. The radio will indicate this byputting a black L in the lower right of the screen.3. Turn the radio off.4. While turning the radio back on press and hold the "MONI", the "#", and "RPT" buttons simultaniously.The black L in the lower right corner should be flashing. Youare now crossband repeating!!!To return the radio to regular operations...1. Turn the radio off again.2. While turning the radio back on press and hold the "MONI", "#", and "RPT" buttons again.3. The black L should not be flashing anymore.4. Press thr "FUNC" key then the "CALL" key again and the L should disappear. You are now back in Regular radio mode.Take care and enjoy.73's Kevin LukerThis modification is read 687 times.top of page22-08-1998(IC-W32) Expanded Frequency Coverage on TX/RX for the Icom IC-W32A/E9-5-97NOTICE: We can not guarantee specifications beyond the amateur bands. Not responsible for any damages incurred inattempting this proceedure. This modification may void all warranties.1. Remove the battery.2. Remove the 4 screws holding the rear cover and the 2 lower screws holding the shield in place in the battery compartment.3. Carefully lift the rear cover with the battery comparment shield away from the front cover.4. The front and rear sections are connected together with a flex strip connector. Carefully lay the rear section aside by liftingupward, turning and laying the rear section over away from the front cover leaving the flex strip connected.5. With the front cover section in front of you, antenna connector to your left, locate the notch at the right side of the exposedPC board. Next locate the three, 3 terminal diodes near the lower corner of the notch. Two are in line from left to right, withthe third below the diode to the right. This last diode (the one below the right one) is diode D523. Very carefully removeD523. Use ca6. Reassemble the radio in reverse order.7. Perform a system reset by holding down the Squelch button (on the side) and the Band button while turning the radio on.Note that all memories will be erased, so write down anything you want to save and reprogram.VHF coverage will be from 140 to 170 (plus or minus a bit) on Tx/RXUHF coverage will be from 430 to 470 (plus or minus a bit) on TX/RXThis modification is read 2905 times.top of page