I've never had a TS-480 though I usually put my own voice chips in my 
radios. I don't think I've ever not done it myself. I'm sure it's not too 
bad. Even my first HF radio that had one I put it in.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: VGS1 voice chips


> Hi Tom & Everyone;
>
> Their is no soldering involved at all.
>
> I remember Bob Tinney telling me he installed his himself however, he is 
> an
> exceptional guy!
>
> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 8:42 PM
> Subject: Re: VGS1 voice chips
>
>
>> Hi Tom
>> Could you order your voice chip from some other dealer?
>>
>> I don't think soldering is involved in installing it.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Eric
>> KU3I
>>
>>
>