[Icom] IC53 vs.IC53A filter

[Rich Dailey, KA8OKH]

>The IC-53 will not fit in my 765. I was thinking about "chopping" it like a
>'48 Plymouth to make it fit, but before I get the hacksaw and cutting torch
>out I was wondering if anyone has ever done this.

I came upon a bottom cover from a UPS damaged 765,  and cut out an
access hole to accomodate the taller filter.  Works fine.

Rich

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