In article <2k0u9l$bj9@jethro.Corp.Sun.COM>, ruentien@maverick.Corp.Sun.COM (Ruentien Lu) writes:
|> hi, guys:
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|> I recently purchase a ALINCO DJ-580, it is a great radio. The quality of audio is great. I have no complaint about this rig.
|> I got one question here, the menu stated the receive range for UHF is from 430 to 470 Mhz, but what I found is that I can make it from 400 to 520 Mhz. I didn't make any modification on this rig, I don't know this is misinformed on menu? or .....
|> Any answer will be appreciated!!
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|> PS. I don't have call-sign yet, just pass the test last week.
|>
It will DISPLAY up to 520, but you will note that after about 487 the decimal
point disappears, meaning that the PLL will not lock and you will not
actually receive anything. It will also display down to 810 but will not
lock below about 860. The 487 and 860 numbers depend on the individual