[Kenwood] 480 mod

[Patti Link]

Okay, I didn't mean to start a firestorm here. First, I know that you 
must have a type accepted radio to operate on marine frequencies if you 
are onboard a vessel. This is to make certain that the radio can 
withstand the rigors of ocean voyaging. I'm not sure if the requirements 
are as stringent if you are operating from a base station on land. 
Regardless of the radio, I know you must have a ship's license and pay 
the FCC $250 for same. I don't intend to do anything illegal or risk my 
ham license. (Worked to hard to get it!) Now, if I want to talk on the 
marine HF nets, I have to either buy another radio or modify the one I 
have (assuming this is legal) Just seemed logical to me to find out if 
it was possible to modify the 480. I've checked dk.mods and everyplace I 
know of without any success. Thus far, I don't think I can modify the 
480 so I don't need to bother finding out from the FCC if it is legal.

I want to thank all of you for your help. One of the things I love about 
this hobby is that you guys always help me out. You even keep me out of 
trouble:)

73 to all,
Patti
KI4JEO