Modifications for the ICOM - RogerK

This modification is read 709 times.top of page19-07-1998(IC-2410) IC-2410 Modification area as follows. New and old versionFor OLD version1.Turn on the radio wtih pressing [V/MHz] + [SET] + [DN]on microphone.That's All!!!X-band reperter modificationCut diode [D2] on back side of front panel.Press [BAND] + [SET] more than 1 sec. cancel => press [SET] more than 1 Sec.For NEW version1. SEE THE BACK SIDE OF FRONT PANEL.2. YOU CAN FIND Li BATTERY.3. CUT [W27] or [D10] & [D8]4. Reset the radio.After modification , you can recieve118 - 135.995MHz AM136 - 174MHz320 - 479MHz830 - 950MHzBut 830 - 950MHz , you need to add ant for this band. open the lower panel , you can find [J2] ant connector.This modification is read 717 times.top of page19-07-1998(IC-2410) IC-2410 TX modificationBoth bandsReplace the one sided D-14 on the logic board with a 1SS181 two sided diode, and short the solder tabs (position W3) which aredirectly below the location for D-14.Result:136-174 Mhz tx400-479 Mhz txThis modification is read 764 times.top of page19-07-1998(IC-2500) Run 9k6 with an Icom IC-2500 (70cm/23cm TRX)Yes it's possible to run 9k6 with an Icom IC-2500 (70cm/23cm TRX).I BELIEVE the 2m/70cm version (IC-2400) is similar to modify (Hopefully!)Here's my little description:RX:Pin 1 (=MDET) on the DET SW-Unit (mainboard A)Note:You receive on this Pin signals of that band, witch ist selected in the main displayTX:You can take the Signal from R73, R72 or C137Note:as written above