From: kral
Subject: IC-32AT Modifications
Date: 16 Jun 89 11:15:28 GMT
Here are 3 modifcations for the IC-32AT, one was taken directly from an ICOM
service bulletin. The following was partly done by NXION.
| This is a view of the interior (front side) after
| the front of the case has been removed (4 screws
/ \ in back, 2 screws near PTT switch loosened only).
| | +-+ +--+
| | | | | | Carefully disconnect speaker/mike cable from PC
+------------------+ board to allow front cover to be fully opened.
| TOP |
| | NOTE:Battery should be disconnected. Use ESD
| | protection (grounded wrist strap, etc.).
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| +-+ |
| | | | 5 positions on PC board
| | | | for diodes (see below for
| BOTTOM +-+ | details)
+------------------+
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| BATTERY |
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+------------------+
This shows diodes as installed at the factory.
TOP
+--+ +--+
| | | | D907
+--+ +--+
+--+ | /| +--+
| |---|< |---| | D913 Removing this diode results in expanded UHF
+--+ | \| +--+ coverage. Approximately 420-460mhz.
+--+ +--+
| | | | D908
+--+ +--+
+--+ | /| +--+
| |---|< |---| | D912 Removing this diode results in enabling
+--+ | \| +--+ the unit as a cross-band repeater.
+--+ +--+
| | | | D??? Installing a diode here (same polarity as others)
+--+ +--+ permits keypad entry of 10mhz digit.
BOTTOM
Icom Service Bulletin #13889-005
The IC-32AT has the capability of being used as a cross-band repeater.
This function is not enabled as the unit is shipped from the factory.
To enable this function perform the following steps:
1- Cut D912 on LOGIC UNIT. (see above figure)
2- Push and hold the (FUNCTION) switch.
3- Push the © key.
4- Push the (6) key.
5- Push the (D) key.
6- Release the (FUNCTION) switch.
To cancel "MINI REPEATER" perform the following steps:
1- Push and hold the (FUNCTION) switch.
2- Push the (D) key.
3- Push the © key.
4- Release the (FUNCTION) switch.
SOURCE: The QRZ Windows Ham Radio CDROM |
