I have two F70 radios, one is a DS and the other is just an S. On both radios, the volume knob isn't as hard to turn as I'd like. Does anyone know if there is a way to make them tighter so it's a bit harder to turn the volume up or down? Thanks in advance.
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Those must be earlier version radios. The newer ones come with a round rubber piece underneath the volume knob to give it resistance. You can buy it as a part, I believe they call it a volume sheet. Any icom dealer should easily be able to get them and they are cheap.
Another thing to try, go to a hardware store that sells small rubber O rings. Take of the knob and try different sizes underneath the knob. Replace the knob and see how the volume feels. This will also give the knob resistance.
Another thing to try, go to a hardware store that sells small rubber O rings. Take of the knob and try different sizes underneath the knob. Replace the knob and see how the volume feels. This will also give the knob resistance.
The new style volume shafts are stiffer. I also have several older radios with a stack of o-rings and plumbing washers underneath the knob. Simple trial and error, but it works.
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