I did 1 of mine but I can't remember now, I think there's a diode on the 
front board, the one behind the front panel, but it's been so long I don't 
remember. That was 1 of those I had someone show me where it was and I did 
the mod. Same deal with my TS-940 when I had that, I did that one myself.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:18 PM
Subject: Re: More about 60 Meter Activity


> Does any one know how to modify the Kenwood ts440s for 60 meters?
>
> God bless,
> Mark
> -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon
> Clear, 7
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 6:23 PM
> Subject: More about 60 Meter Activity
>
>
>>I too hear more 4 stations than anything else, even from here in
>> Mississippi.
>>
>> There are several stations in the Huntsville, Alabama area, most of whom
>> run
>> mobile, and they all have very good signals.
>>
>> Most of the activity is on 5371.5, which is commonly known as "channel 
>> 4,"
>> like it or not. Tonight, I heard a K1 there talking to a station in
>> England.
>> The 1 was very clear here, while the G station was readable, but down in
>> my
>> noise.
>>
>> I too have not opened up my TS570, and I'm not sure I will. I do like to
>> listen on 60, though, because most of the operators behave themselves, 
>> and
>> there is usually no qrm.
>>
>> Like so many of our other privileges, this band is also under utilized.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike Duke, K5XU
>> American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs