[ICOM] PW1 and 10 meters

[John Fleming]

You'd have to have very small wirecutters.  I gripped it with the medical 
instrument called a hemostat.  Then I expected to apply heat to one end and 
try to lift that end out.  However, before the solder let go, the diode 
crushed under the pressure of the hemostat grip.  That was that - works 
great.  YMMV  :)

John - WA9ALS

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce W1CSM" <Baking-subs at comcast.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:05 PM
Subject: [ICOM] PW1 and 10 meters


> Hi,
>
> I was going to modify my PW-1 for 10 meter operation until I got the cover 
> off and discovered that I am an official OF.
>
> I can barely see the diode that needs to come out let alone unsolder one 
> or both ends. What's the best way to make this modification? Do I dare get 
> gutsy and just crunch it out with wire cutters?
>
> I'm sure this issue has been addressed, but I couldn't find anything in 
> the archives.
>
> Thanks, & 73
>
> Bruce W1CSM
>
>
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