FT470.5

Subject: FT470 extended VHF xmit mod file
 
FT-470 mod extended VHF xmit....
 
Here's the mod for the FT-470. (I have not performed it myself)
1. Remove Cover
2. Remove Lithium battery carefully
3. On left hand side locate some empty vertical pads, one above the other.
It should be marked as R-69. There is also a chip resistor R-67 that
is just below it to the left a bit.
4. Place a solder jumper across the two R-69 pads.
5. Reinstall the lithium battery.
6. Closeup the Radio.
7. Turn the radio off. While pressing down the up and down arrow keys,
turn the radio back on.
 
Note: This mod only opens up the VHF transmit frequency range
beyond 140 to 150. The automatic repeater offset will
be defeated so you will have to enter the +/- offset yourself.
 
73     Bernie NU1S @ K1UGM