copied from packet: Msg# TSF Size #Rd Date Time From MsgID To 32967 BF 2113 0 13-Jan 1136 F1LOU 30521_ON7RC YAESU@WW () Sb: FT747GX MODS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL COVERAGE MOD FOR YAESU FT-747GX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.) Remove top cover like explained in your OPERATING MANUAL. 2.) On backside of display unit there is a brown jumper wire near the large ribbon cable. 3.) Cut this jumper wire. 4.) Turn radio on and set display for 12.345.6 and then turn radio off and then back on. 5.) This enables the general coverage mode and a GEN display will appears on at the top of the LCD display. 6.) Reassemble the unit. It will now transmit between 1.5 and 30 MHZ. 73's de Phil, F1LOU @ ON7RC.BT.BEL.EU ====================================================================== Note: I haven't tried or verified this, proceed at your own risk. And DO NOT transmit outside of legal bands! WA2ISE