Kenwood th-d72 mod(Frequency expansion)



This is the official Kenwood Mod for A (USA) model
SAVE YOUR RADIO MEMORIES FIRST!



1. Remove diode D730 (labeled 1) (near the speaker ribbon cable)

This is how the 3 diodes should be after mod:

1 - removed
2 - removed (USA version does not have it)
3 - must remain in it´s place (that means DO NOT remove it!)

2. Remove diode D729 (On the lower part of the keypad board)

3. FULL RESET the RADIO
MENU>RADIO>AUXILIARY>RESET>FULL RESET

NEW TX RANGE:

136-173.995 MHZ
410-469.975 MHZ

PROCEED WITH CAUTION! I am not responsible for any mods. Proceed UNDER YOUR OWN RISK!

Remember that it is ilegal to operate the radio outside the limits of your class license or permit.

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