[ICOM] HOW TO INSTALL FL-32A INTO IC-735???

[AI4WM]

Ed,
Enjoy your IC-735.  I have one I've been using for about 10 years now.  I
had to install the CW filter and internal keyer.  If yours does not have
the ICOM keyer there are after market ones that fit. Then there is always
the external ones.

73,
Bill

On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 9:29 AM, Gary Fiber <gfiber at comcast.net> wrote:

> GREAT !
>
> I talked a number through this when I worked at Icom. Did one before my
> Icom years for a friend. I knew there were not to many cables that needed
> disconnecting but could not remember exactly which ones.
>
> enjoy the filter it is pretty good.
>
> 73  Gary K8IZ
>
>
>
> On 1/8/2017 6:00 AM, Ed - K9EW wrote:
>
>> Thanks Gary,
>>
>> The operation was a success.  Strange I couldn't find any documentation on
>> the Internet.
>>
>> The only problem I had was coaxing the Main Board to slide forward enough
>> to clear the rear lip.  I unplugged the small coax cables and two 3-pin
>> connectors, labeling each one according to its Jack number on the board.
>> I
>> put a drop of DeOxit on each coax pin when I reinserted them - just to
>> avoid future problems.
>>
>> The filter works great, and now its installation is documented.  The
>> IC-735
>> is an older radio, but it's very easy to use.  It's a good starter radio
>> for HF.
>>
>> Thanks for taking the time to write out the instructions.
>>
>> 73,
>> ed - k9ew
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 7, 2017 at 10:02 PM, Gary Fiber <gfiber at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Ok follow these instructions, you do know it solders in I suspect.
>>>
>>> The board flips over towards the front of the radio when you are done
>>> with
>>> the instructions below.
>>>
>>> Looking at the bottom board remove all the screws that hold it into the
>>> radio.
>>>
>>> Look over the cables closely, take a number of good resolution photos or
>>> make a drawing you understand as you remove the cables...NOT all need be
>>> removed.
>>>
>>> Now gently pick up on the end of the board nearest the front panel about
>>> 1/4 to 1/2 inch and start gently " walking" the board side to side over
>>> the
>>> front chassis lip. LOOK for any cables getting tight and disconnect
>>> those.
>>> Any multi pin cables jot down one ends wire color as some you can install
>>> backwards.
>>>
>>> You need to move the board towards the front enough to Clear the rear
>>> panel connectors from the rear panel and rear chassis lip. Again remove
>>> only the cables that are getting tight impeding you doing that and
>>> DOCUMENT
>>> their placement. None need be unsoldered either.
>>>
>>> Once you feel you have the clearance try flipping the circuit board
>>> towards the radio front, again paying attention to any tight cables or
>>> those in the way of doing that. The circuit board WILL NOT lay flat once
>>> it
>>> is flipped but it will be flat enough for you to solder in the FL-32A
>>> filter. Make sure to cut the excess leads off when you are done
>>> soldering.
>>>
>>> Reverse the procedure to reassemble the radio, starting with getting the
>>> board flipped back over and the rear panel connectors back through the
>>> rear
>>> panel, again by lifting on the now front of the main board. Get the board
>>> in place, making sure you reinstalled any cables that you might not be
>>> able
>>> to once the board is secured.
>>>
>>> Look at you photo or drawing and reconnect the cables you removed. Be
>>> careful with the multi pin cables as it is easy to install them one pin
>>> off
>>> at times. Make sure any cables you removed are reinstalled and the
>>> circuit
>>> board screws are tight. Replace the radio covers and you should be good
>>> to
>>> go. I seem to remember a switch under the trap door on the radio face to
>>> enable the filter which should only work when in CW mode.
>>>
>>> Hope this gets you through the install, takes about 30 minutes on the
>>> first one. Take your time.
>>>
>>> Gary K8IZ
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 1/7/2017 9:48 AM, Ed - K9EW wrote:
>>>
>>> I found an FL-32A filter for my IC-735, but need some instructions for
>>>> installing it.
>>>>
>>>> Is there an Installation sheet?  The User's Manual and the Service
>>>> Manual
>>>> show where it goes, but not how to get to the back side of the Main
>>>> Board
>>>> to do the soldering.
>>>>
>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>> ed - k9ew
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73,
Bill
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