Actually, some 2 meter radios can be put on 440, the old FT-11R radio from
yaesu, all you had to do was cut a diod and it made it a duel bander the
FT-11 and the FT-41, or you could move that diode to switch which band it
was for, I understand others can be that way too. Not all, but some.
----- Original Message -----
From: "shawn klein" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: modifying a thf6 a kenwood to work with frs.


> You're talking about modifying a single band 2 meter
> rig to operate on 440?? can't be done. You'd just have
> to build or buy a transverter. You can put any radio
> on the ham bands, they don't have to be type accepted.
> Lots of hams run cb's and commercial rigs and military
> surplus on the ham bands.
>