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- Msg# TSP Size #Rd Date/Time MsgID From To
- 6051 BF 2985 0 1010/0541 1631_N2EYR W2JIA ALL@ALLBBS
- Sb: IC37 mods.
-
- Here is a list, transcribed from "220 Notes", of modifications for
- the ICOM model IC-37A. The 27A and 47A should be very similar:
-
- "We have been using [this mod sheet] in the Southwest Coast ever
- since the [IC-]'37 was in production. This one is the latest
- revision.
-
- "The design problems of the '37 are greater than ICOM would lead
- you to believe. The [IC-]'38 has solved a great majority of the
- '37a problems. However, the microphone and the UHF pigtail
- problems still remain.
-
- "The fix for the microphone on both rigs is the same. [see
- below] The fix for the UHF pigtail on the '38 involves removing
- the pigtail, and installing a bulkhead chassis mount BNC
- connector in the hole left by the pigtail assembly. Some
- elongation of the BNC connector holes is necessary for a good
- fit. A short coaxial jumper may then be installed from the board
- to the connector.
-
- "Now, here is the official Condor Connection IC-37 modification
- sheet.
-
- "1. To restore high-frequency receiver audio response, replace
- C-103 on the main unit with a .0022 uf mylar capacitor (that's
- 2200 pf).
-
- "2. To restore LOW-frequency receiver audio response, replace
- C-106 with a .22 uf mylar capacitor.
-
- "3. To eliminate the distortion in the transmit audio,
- install a 4.7k ohm resistor inside the microphone case, in
- series with the white lead coming from microphone element.
- Once the resistor is installed, set the DTMF level pot to the
- middle of its range (this pot is the only one inside the
- microphone case). To complete the mod, set R88 inside the
- radio to the desired "mike" level.
-
- "4. To improve the receiver sensitivity, power output, SWR
- at the radio, and reliability, remove the RG-58 pigtail and
- the UHF connector extending from the rear of the radio.
- Install a BNC chassis mount, screw-in connector (UG-1094/U)
- in the hole left in the back of the radio. The new connector
- will screw in as if the modification was done at the
- factory.
-
- "5. To greatly reduce chassis heating in the receive mode,
- remove the following components: R66, R67, R68, Q32, D42,
- and D44 in the main unit. Install a 7808 [3-pin voltage
- regulator] on the transmitter power amp shield behind the
- space reserved for the optional voice synthesiser. Thermal
- compound is recommended. Hook the input of the 7808 to the
- point where R67 and R68 used to connect. Hook the output of
- the 7808, in series with a 1N4001 diode, to J14-1. The
- cathode of the diode goes to the connector goes to the
- connector, and the anode goes to the 7808.
-
- "---Mark Gilmore, WB6RHQ
- Newbury Park, CA."
-
- One note on the above - the
- BNC connector mentioned for
- the x7-series radios is sold
- by Radio Shack as 278-105,
- $1.39 each.
-
- Note: I haven't tried these, proceed at your own risk. WA2ISE
- 0158z, 1390 msgs, #6500 last
- @KD6TH-4 MailBox>
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