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Yaesu VX-5R MARS/Freeband Mod

Robb

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Version S/No
7NXXXXX
8NXXXXX
9FXXXXX

VX-5R
VERSIONS 1& 2
7Nxxxxx
8Nxxxxx

1. Remove battery.

2. Remove the cover for Pressure Sensing Unit [SU-1]. Refer to owner??????s manual.

3. Remove the SU-1 if installed.

4. Locate the solder pads on back of the transceiver.

Solder pad configuration for USA Mars/Cap mod.
X = not soldered
O = soldered

XXXOOOXX-Factory
XXXXOOXX-Mars/cap
XXXXXXXX-Freeband

VERSION 3
9Fxxxxx

Solder pad configuration for USA Mars/Cap & Freeband mod.
X = not soldered
O = soldered

XXXOOXXX-Factory
XXXXOXXX-Mars/Cap
XXOXOXXX-Freeband
 

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