Recent content by deputyjoel

Just removed R1848 and it opens up the US version. Works fine.

Just my monthly request, keeping this thread alive. Anyone hear anything about a MARS mod for the US version of this radio?

Checking in to see if anyone has the MARS mod for this mystery radio?

R1848 location?

A picture would be helpful!

Thanks for the input! I'd really like to know what Yaesu has to say.

This appears to be a mystery radio. Perhaps I was the only one foolish enough to buy one! Hi Hi!

I don't recall where I saw the mod, but when you remove the little rubber plug under the battery there is one resistor visible. Remove it, reset the radio and the TX is expanded.

Anyone figured out the MARS mod for this radio?

It appears that nothing is shaking loose on this mod?

No and I'm glad I didn't. someone on the Yahoo group did and it bricks the radio!

I just received confirmation from the Yahoo group that the resistor location is reversed from the US vs EU units and removal of the resistor on the left on the US units will brick the unit.

Here is a pic of my radio. Not Very good since it's from my phone.

NEW MARS MOD There is a procedure out of MODS.DK for Mars on the FTM-400DR. It appears to be someone out of Italy. When I looked at the picture of their FTM-400DR and compared it to my US version the resistor arrangement that is discussed appears to be reversed. It appears they are removing...

I'd like to keep this thread alive. I just got my FTM-400 and it is a beautiful radio!