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TK-730G retune and dual band question

Thread starter wcu02mpa
Start date Mar 6, 2010

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wcu02mpa

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Mar 6, 2010

Does anyone have the proper VCO retune procedure for the TK-730G for 2-meter HAM band? It seems that all 730's go to 144 with no problem and every 730g I have seen wont go below about 147 without the VCO unlocking. I have a full service monitor and can re-align the 630H's with no problem since I have detailed directions. I cannot find a procedure anywhere. I am assuming the procedure is close to the 630H.....check voltage at the test point and keep it in a certain range as VCO is adjusted....then adjust preselector.

Another question is when you dual-band these radios; is their any other procedure besides the different control head attachment (setting, diode clip or resolder or anything else)??

Thanks in advance