Hi folks,

I just got a spanking new Kenwood TS-50S

Searching around the local LLBBS's I found a very simple mod for
full transmit from 1.7 - 30 mhz....

Remove the bottom cover of the TS-50

Locate the PLL board -- it is the pc board on top of the main board,
                        it has a shield on it's right side.

Locate the only non-surface mounted component on the PLL board --
                     look near the rear left-hand side of the pll board
                     (front of radio facing you) and remove the very
                     obvious diode. You can't miss, ther's only one.
Now that you've done this, and found it still doesn't work, this is what
you should do.....
                     Remove the PLL board from the radio, and locate the
                     diode that is in PARALELL with D5....(do not replace
                     D4 by the way) This diode is on the component side of
                     the PCB, (it's surface mount) and you should use
                     your Multimeter to be sure you have the correct diode...
                     Once you have located this device, REMOVE IT!!!!!

Now, put the PLL board back, and REPLACE COVER.

Perform microprocessor reset as described in your manual.
(I found that this step is no longer nesecarry)


Please -- This mod for use only by persons authorized to use those
          frequencies outside of the ham bands - such as MARS, CAP
          and such. This radio is not type accepted for commercial
          use outside of the ham bands....

I'll agree with that....
73 de James, VK2TIM

Tom
KA4RKT @ WB4TTZ-1
UPDATED BY James, VK2TIM@VK2CZR
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Note: I haven't tried or verified this, proceed at your own risk. WA2ISE
Additional note: I have, and it works! 73 de James, VK2TIM

(Someone had to get it right)