Extended RX for Alinco DJ500E dual band handie
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    To  enable  extended  Rx from 130-170 and 420-470MHz, the removal  of  a
    surface mount zero-ohm resistor (link) is required.

      ******************** WARNING - TREAT AS CMOS **********************

    1) Record  the  contents of memories/settings you wish to keep, as  this
       mod will wipe all user-defined settings.

    2) Remove  battery  pack,  and unscrew the 3 black screws  on  the  back
       casing. Also remove the two chrome-plated screws in the bottom of the
       main  unit  that  hold  the battery connector to the  FRONT  (ie  the
       keypad/display) casing.

    3) Carefully remove the front casing by gently pulling the bottom of the
       two  halves  apart, taking care not to damage the plastic  lugs  that
       hold  the top panel to the top of the front casing. Open out the  two
       halves.

    4) **Using a very small soldering iron**
       Remove    a    link   from   the   bottom   left   of    the    front
       (display/keypad/mic/speaker)  PCB. To identify it, starting from  the
       speaker  cutout  in the lower part of the board, a preset pot may  be
       seen in the 4 o'clock position. Approximately 10mm to the left of the
       pot  are three sets of solder pads. A link (it could be a  "resistor"
       marked  "000")  will  be in the centre position.  Its  removal  gives
       extended Rx.

    5) Removal of the link in the 11 o'clock position relative to the preset
       pot  is not recommended as this extends the Tx range. The other links
       may  select foreign frequency options and settings, but have not been
       tried.

    6) Re-assemble the unit, and with the battery connected and power switch
       in the "ON" position, press the "reset" button located just below the
       PTT.  This  performs  a RESET, and the radio will now  recognise  the
       extended frequencies.

    Note:  Step 5. Transmitting out of band is a serious offence and carries
           heavy penalties.

    73 Gordon G7HQB @ GB7BMX


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