Modifications for the ICOM - RogerK

could always try it.Set VHF and UHF FQs, turn tone squelch on, turn lock function on, turn off the tranciver, push [SQL], [MAIN] and [BAND] keysand turn power on.E-mail: sm6vit@hotmail.com.MODIFICATION.NET sm6vit@swipnet.se.MODIFICATION.NETpacket: sm6vit@sk6yw.o.swe.euThis modification is read 2327 times.top of page28-08-1999(IC-W32) To extend the receiver and open up 800 MHz receive (cellular blocked) for IC-W32A●●●●Turn off the radioPress and hold the band and squelch buttons.Turn on the radio while holding these buttons, wait for 5 seconds before you release the band and squelch buttons.Now the receiver should be opened up as far as it will go.Date: 31-12-2001 User comment From: Scott KF4JDP TerrySubject: All IC-W32-A Pushbutton ModsNot functional any longer,Tried all of them and none of them work.If anyone has an explaination please E-MAIL meThanksScott 73Date: 22-03-2002 User comment From: Randy Evans, KE4RWSSubject: IC-W32A Firmware ChangeApparently Icom made a firmware change at some point to comply with FCC guidelines regarding cellular telephone reception.There may have been other issues relating to it, but the short version of it is W32A's after a certain point no longer had the"super-extended" receive the earlier units did. It usually revolves around cell-phone reception though. I mean, God forbid if weoverhear someone order a pizza or something . . .R. EvansKE4RWSThis modification is read 2466 times.top of page12-09-1999(IC-W32) IC-W32 TX modification. Only a picture.