[ICOM] Icom M700PRO

[Mort Arditti]

Colin,
Approximately 15 years ago I got involved the Icom 700 marine radio
while cruising in California and Baja California. I do not think it was the
PRO version. The frequencies are set by internal Phase Lock Loop
which will be difficult to modify for ham bands.
In contrast, it is much easier to convert some older ham radios for
use on the marine band. Here in the US, a modified ham radio is illegal
to use on marine band unless it is emergency. At the time, I modified
a Kenwood TS 430, 440 and TS 940 for marine use.
Before you go an buy a ham radio, go to www.qrz.com and check for
modifications. Your best bet will be with older radios with 'through hole'
components. Newer radios with surface mount components are much
harder to work on without special tools.
Enjoy cruising.
Good luck,
73,

Mort, KB6BSN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <colin at possum27.fsnet.co.uk>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 8:08 AM
Subject: [ICOM] Icom M700PRO


> Hi all,
>
> I've just recently gained my UK amateur licence M0EMR, and acquired an
Icom M700PRO marine SSB. (I'm soon to be Maritime mobile).
>
> My question is simple I guess. Can this rig be chipped/altered to transmit
on amateur bands? If so, how could I go about it. Apologies, being a
complete novice in this area, but if I can use this rig it would be great as
it is already installed on the boat.
>
> Many thanks for your help in advance
>
> Kind Regards
> Colin Wright
> M0EMR
> Yacht Emerald, Brighton, UK
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