copied from packet KD6TH BBS
(Note: I have not tried or verified these mods, proceed at your own risk!)

           From: 4X6TL@4Z4SV

           Hello to all the owners of the FT-411 OF YAESU,

           I have this Hand held, and by playing with it,
           I discovered a nice trick to increase it frequency coverage.
           It is so simple that you don't even have to open your hand held.
           All you have to do is:

           1. Make sure that the power switch is off.
           2. press the UP arrow and DOWN arrow together, at the same time
              (those keys are also called A, and B.
                 and they placed at the upper right side of the keyped)
                 3. Keep pressing both buttons and turn the power on.
                     That's all.
                     Now you can receive 130-174Mhz, and transmit 140-150Mhz
                     CAUTON: When you do this modification the memories can be
                     erased.
                     Ayhow I think it is not the end, and there are some more
                     options.
                     If you do have some more information about this Hand
                     held,
                     Please leave me a msg with it.

                                                    Tnx, AVIAD, 4X6TL@4Z4SV
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