Modifications for the ICOM - RogerK

5. Reset the CPU and you're done!6. If you mess up your radio I take NO RESPONSIBILITY. You do this at your own risk.If anything you'll break the back light as most people do... But to help not do this the transistor d14 DOES NOT LOOK LIKEd13!!!This modification is read 757 times.top of page06-03-2002(IC-2GXAT) Software mod, to open IC-2GXATAuthor: - Happy_Hamer2001@yahoo.com.MODIFICATION.NETThis is a software mod to open up the receiver for the IC-2GXAT.(YOU DO NOT NEED TO EVEN TAKE THE RADIO APART!)1. Turn off the radio.2. Press and hold the, F KEY, Scan and Dup keys.3. While holding all 3 keys turn on the radio, continue to hold the keys for about 3 seconds WAITING until the display returnsto normal before releasing the keys.I did this to my HT and it receives from 50Mhz – 204Mhz.This modification is read 188 times.top of page19-07-1998(IC-2IA) IC-2Ia mic modsHello folks...I bought an ic-2Ia last week for use by my xyl kb8czl. I chose this particular ht for its simplicity of operation (afterinitial setup).However, it didn't take long before we began receiving poor xmit audio reports. It was described as "muffled and constricted -like talking thru a garden hose".As it turns out the design engineers at icom left no provision to get the melodious tones of your voice to the microphone exceptto go thru the plastic case.After i noticed this problem, i returned the radio to my dealer and tried several others. They all sounded the same. Then thesalesman called icom service-they admitted they knew of the problem and recommended a hole be drilled in front of the mic.Heres how to do it - proceed carefully-1. Shut off radio2. Remove battery pack3. Remove 4 phillips head screws from rear of case4. Carefully pull off front of case5. Gently remove mic element from rubber holder6. Unscrew 4 phillips head screws retaining speaker7. Support case on soft surface8. Drill hole thru center of mic rubber from inside - i used 5/64 inch (2mm) drill9. Reassemble in reverse order10. Marvel at fb audio11. Thats it, folks...Hope you like your new ht as much as we do...73, ART-K8CIT..This modification is read 584 times.top of page