What an awful way to treat a piece of treasured electronics, you run a very hug risk of fucking it up permanently. I am so disgusted I won't even tell you how to do it properly
@HAMRADIODUDE
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video!
@kevinmorley6300
3 жыл бұрын
Calm down Elmer. Even if someone fucks up a radio, they’re only a couple of hundred $ for a replacement. You can use the dead one for spare parts. You’ll need a key pad eventually cuz all yaesu pads wear off easily
@finthegeek
3 жыл бұрын
lol i assume this is sarcasm
@stevencrowe6323
3 жыл бұрын
I took screw and ice picked it off Chinese radio rebranded works today
@yuriorlov47
2 жыл бұрын
Boomer
@mikelee9149
3 ай бұрын
I watched this video and done it exactly as described. A bit fiddly but I kept my fingures steady and done it using a small pencil soldering iron. Its not that hard but any way up,it makes perfect sense to make sure you know exactly what you are doing, as this mod is well....SMALL to say the least. But once done it worked perfectly. Over here in the UK, we do not have such family frequencies and such, but we do have PMR frequencies and that what I done it for. BUT if you are not sure, then DO NOT do it. Ask a fellow radio ham. Nice video bye the way....
@HAMRADIODUDE
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input ! Cheers!
@TomtheDilettante
3 жыл бұрын
Just performed this mod. Worked like a champ. Thank you!
@iosonoi.7132
Жыл бұрын
If you do it incorrectly, your Yaesu will turn into a Baofeng.
@jeffersonding5898
3 жыл бұрын
If you can get your hands on a hot air station, set it to 400, give it a few seconds and use a pair of tweezers to pick the resistor right off. You can even put it back on if you want latter on.
@spacecoyote6646
2 жыл бұрын
Do you mean use hot air gun? You will hate the components around it and risk damaging the board. Stick to a solder iron
@SMShannon55
2 жыл бұрын
@@spacecoyote6646 - no, he said a hot air station. They’re a specialized tool for working on surface mount boards with a very fine point to deliver hot air. That’s pretty common for SMT reflow work.
@phurla1
2 жыл бұрын
Just did the mod. Used a hot knife to soften it up, came right off. Works fine!
@okhamradio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing bro 😎 ! It is very helpful! I have this device
@HAMRADIODUDE
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@DOCscvmc
3 жыл бұрын
Like the video now I have to subscribe and go binge watch some of your videos after I eat pizza and pasta
@WJ6FRadio
Жыл бұрын
A most helpful video! You made it look easy enough that I might even try it!
@HAMRADIODUDE
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@samuellourenco1050
Жыл бұрын
I've bought a second hand radio that has one of the pads completely torn out. It seems that the resistor was simply removed with a screwdriver. How can I remove the unwanted bands?
@survivetheattack
4 жыл бұрын
Does this MOD widen the 70cm band for transmit as well? Looking for access to 462/467 for emergency use only. 76 (K6POW)
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
137-174 and 420-470, you should be good.. 73
@RolandsDad
2 жыл бұрын
Not certain, but I would bet you would get more bass if that rubber grommet was out. It's likely there to help with water resistance and keep that IPX rating. Otherwise it feels like a genuine window Yaesu left for owners to say "you know you wanna"
@angiengreg1
3 жыл бұрын
If you do this, perform a "Reset All" when turning on the first time after the mod. See page 24 of the Advanced Manual. If you already did this and you only transmit white noise, do the same Reset All.
@nathankeller7471
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! I'm a missionary in Nigeria and I inherited my FT-70D from an older gentlemen who passed away at our church. We use other radios to keep in touch with the local police and our security and I am so happy to now be able to use the frequency we are on with this radio. By far it has the best range of all the radios we use.
@nathankeller7471
2 жыл бұрын
I did fully disassemble mine and used a heat gun and tweezers to remove it incase I ever need to re attach it.
@davidduncan2535
4 жыл бұрын
New to this radio stuff. What is the purpose of this modification? Is it to add MURS or GMRS? Thanks in advance.
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
It is! Good luck!
@M7XCB
4 жыл бұрын
I did mine 2 days ago just make sure you use artistic attic soldering iron.
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
You're right. I had a buddy correct me and in my ft3d video, I'm going to be sure to do it with a nice, fine tip. Thanks for the comment. How did it turn out?
@M7XCB
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't bother with taking out rubber stopper out it was much easier just take the back cover off it was lot easier to work with and taking it out.
@ryankc9oza118
4 жыл бұрын
Just did mine. Used tiny screwdriver and pushed it off. Worked great
@meespiri9352
3 жыл бұрын
Without heating it?
@ryankc9oza118
3 жыл бұрын
@@meespiri9352 yes. Didn't have to apply hardly any pressure
@roberttosa2560
3 жыл бұрын
Saw your video too. Thanks!
@henrywilson7802
4 жыл бұрын
I have the yaesu ft70dr would you be willing to open it up if I send it to you
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
Oh to do the mod?
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
If you're anywhere near Northern Illinois, we can arrange a time to bring it by and do it.
@stevenw4334
3 жыл бұрын
i took a screw driver and scraped it like was no tomorrow works good. love the video.
@HAMRADIODUDE
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You much!
@chanc9737
8 ай бұрын
lmfao
@hypnosiscenternyc
6 ай бұрын
Thanks ! Got my braid in the mail today (Amazon) ... Followed your instructions ... took less than 5 minutes (and I'm clueless when it comes to soldering and it was done. Booted up and put in my Call sign, went through the ridiculous AMDS software instructions (remember, export originals codeplug to excel type ....... reloaded it (well .. twice, first time didn't work) ... and I'm a happy camper. I have an openspot 3 .... this works beautifully linking in to wires x .... So much easier that my pi-star dmr ... Thanks again.
@HAMRADIODUDE
6 ай бұрын
Glad everything went well!
@androidid
5 ай бұрын
@@HAMRADIODUDEI have NO resistor on this place but radio is limited in range... Any ideas...
@hypnosiscenternyc
4 жыл бұрын
If you've just purchased the radio and are studying for the license ... can you use the radio without entering a call sign? thanks
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
You can bypass the Callsign input, but still you should not transmit
@roseville_ncl1092
2 жыл бұрын
When I do mods of this sort, I use a hotair rework station and a pair of tweezers. I am a Cellphone Motherboard Tech which why I have that kind of equipment. You can also use the Butane Soldering Iron. Just take off the tip to provide the hot air.
@HAMRADIODUDE
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thanks!
@homersaypian3798
9 ай бұрын
My butane soldering iron has a hot air tip. Also, I bought some ceramic tweezers from a vape shop. Makes easy work of jobs like this.
@nikmarin9017
Жыл бұрын
If I have technician license, will this mod be legal to do? Will I be able to listen marine frequencies after the mod?
@stuartbreeden5019
2 жыл бұрын
I do it to talk on the leased ch's at work because they use junk radios that always mess up but my yaesu dont
@educati
10 ай бұрын
Hi ! Thank for video ! My Yaesu FT70D (japan version) not unlocking for this method . Elenent R1300 (lp1001) for shematic was not installed from the factory on a new transceiver.
@HAMRADIODUDE
10 ай бұрын
Interesting! Thank you for the information.
@robertkoodziejczyk2841
5 ай бұрын
does this mode allow to talk in pmr446 freqencies?
@HAMRADIODUDE
5 ай бұрын
I'd assume so. this unlocks the radio to transmit on 137-174 mhz and 420-470 mhz. Cheers.
@GS-ez9rb
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if there is a way to make it transmit on the air band? I am a commercial pilot and that would make it much more useful to me. Also, will this mod void the warranty? Thanks
@HAMRADIODUDE
3 жыл бұрын
I'd assume it's not possible for legal reasons as well as Air Band Transmits on VHF AM and this radio doesn't have an AM transmitter. Best of luck.
@spacecoyote6646
2 жыл бұрын
Yaesu makes two aircraft band handy Takies. One of them can even receive the VOR info.
@Boebus666
Жыл бұрын
Yaesu makes excellent Airband Transceivers as well. The best one out there is the FTA 850L.
@dsmith530
3 жыл бұрын
Will this also unlock transmit on marine bands?
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
Audio sync ... Wahhhh
@DonHavjuan
3 ай бұрын
Shame it's only to 470 and not 480
@roberttosa2560
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, HR Dude. Thanks! 73! ...WI9RHC.
@spacecoyote6646
2 жыл бұрын
Some companies who sell these radios will do the Mars cap mod for you for a modest fee about $35.
@purpleben815
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@theend5304
2 жыл бұрын
Please explain why to disclose the 70DR if it has already been disclosed?
@HAMRADIODUDE
2 жыл бұрын
Well, I made this video 2 years ago......
@grumpybollox7949
2 жыл бұрын
Failed to communicate with the radio: Radio did not ack block 1 (CHIRP) after the mod, any clue how to fix that?
@HAMRADIODUDE
2 жыл бұрын
Can you confirm with the actual Yaesu software if it reads? Additionally, Chirp instructions are possibly incorrect (I am not a developer, so I don't know). The battery, according to Yaesu's instructions should stay out during the programming process. If I read it correctly. Anyway, I wonder if the yaesu software works? - www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=13328&FileCatID=42&FileName=FT%2D70D%5FADMS%2D10%5FEXP.zip&FileContentType=application%2Fx%2Dzip%2Dcompressed
@malcolmsailo591
4 жыл бұрын
Took out the tiny resistor with screw driver. But, still it did not work. Shall I remove all soldering remains?
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
You should be good as long as both contacts/solder joints aren't touching.
@malcolmsailo591
4 жыл бұрын
Finally did it.. Thank you so much
@dont4450
Жыл бұрын
If I Mars mod the ft 70dr, will that open up shortwave bands?
@HAMRADIODUDE
Жыл бұрын
It will not. It will open up the ranges 137-174 and 420-470mhz. Good Luck.
@staceysnell3617
2 жыл бұрын
mys work fine i did the same thing and it work fine....
@HAMRADIODUDE
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@smallick653
3 жыл бұрын
Have you checked for harmonics after the modification in spectrum analyser for spurious emition or spikes ? Please reply
@HAMRADIODUDE
3 жыл бұрын
I commented regarding the wrong video. I have checked it for the 2m band and 70cm band. No problems there. I can test further if needed
@38KSW
3 жыл бұрын
Okay I am new, what does this MARS mod do exactly, what are the advantages of it?
@AndrewHall08
2 жыл бұрын
Gives you the ability to transmit outside of amateur bands. Most people are only interested in GMRS, MURS, and marine bands. But depending on radio brand it will will usually open up transmit from 137-174 on VHF and 400-520 on UHF. Most all brands are the same on the vhf side, but they vary on UHF such as some are 420-470, 400-470, 400-500, it just depends. I think my Icom 2730 does 400-480.
@expert244
3 жыл бұрын
Have you discovered the mod for the FTM-300 yet?
@HAMRADIODUDE
3 жыл бұрын
I have, but I don't have a 300. Do you need the mod?
@lacofdfireman
2 жыл бұрын
Does this give you CB bands?
@HAMRADIODUDE
2 жыл бұрын
It only goes up to 470mhz if you're speaking of Australian UHF cb, so probably not. If you're talking US CB, definitely not
@mw0gbr1
3 жыл бұрын
For folks watching in the UK, "sodder" is a reference to solder.
@HAMRADIODUDE
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, sorry. In recent videos, I've worked hard to pronounce it correctly. Unfortunately, I have a bit of a weird way of speaking. Thanks for clarification for the folks who may not have got that
@stephanemichaud8260
4 жыл бұрын
Done!! Thank you!!
@championsp
3 жыл бұрын
Just curious, what exactly does the MARs Mod do to this Radio, does it add to the air band AM receive 108-136 or any other am receive frequencies?
@HAMRADIODUDE
3 жыл бұрын
Hello. The mars mods opens the radio to transmit on 140-174mhz and 420-470 mhz (FM). As far as I know, it doesn't add any additional AM Air Band receives. Best wishes.
@bradl45
Жыл бұрын
adds murs and grms, sweet mod, looking at 70s now😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
@angryguy714
4 жыл бұрын
On my first FT 70 D I had HRO perform the modification for me at the same time of purchase, later I researched it figured out how easy it was I came across a second FT 70 D radio for $100 and I decided to do it myself. I literally took a very small flat head screwdriver and snapped it off no problems took me less than a minute.
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to do that on my next video, remove with a flat head..... I bet it'll be easier... Good deal on that radio too
@optimisticpessimist.
4 жыл бұрын
So you just scraped it off without heating it up?
@angryguy714
4 жыл бұрын
Parabellum yes.
@maxtaylor6278
Жыл бұрын
I did the same with a screwdriver. Two radios took me 3 minutes tops. Works great on FRS channels ;)
@samuellourenco1050
Жыл бұрын
@@HAMRADIODUDE You will remove the pads from the PCB, and make the change irreversible.
@krazzzz2000
2 жыл бұрын
Does it void the warranty?
@HAMRADIODUDE
2 жыл бұрын
Most definitely
@johnchecketts1732
4 жыл бұрын
Hi thar whot extra frq will it give you to use
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
I don't have the radio on me at the moment, but I believe - 140.000 - 174.000 MHz and 420.000 - 470.000 MHz
@spacecoyote6646
2 жыл бұрын
What is the new transmit bandwidth?
@HAMRADIODUDE
2 жыл бұрын
bfy.tw/SEWG
@DavidS-iw4ei
2 жыл бұрын
Tx out of band is a bad idea. Just ask Chris Boyer KC6UQG. You would be better off with a SPOT or InReach.
@maxtaylor6278
Жыл бұрын
Any level headed adult would give up their rig to save a life. He got it back eventually with no charges.
@Rusted_Link
2 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else's radio stop working with Chirp after the mod?
@HAMRADIODUDE
2 жыл бұрын
Mine is fine
@Rusted_Link
2 жыл бұрын
@@HAMRADIODUDE hmmm Any ideas?
@HAMRADIODUDE
2 жыл бұрын
Not at that moment, but on Monday, I'll be happy to double check
@Rusted_Link
2 жыл бұрын
@@HAMRADIODUDE sounds good. By the way. The Yaesu software still works?
@grumpybollox7949
2 жыл бұрын
@@HAMRADIODUDE chirp for me now only reads memory. any idea how could i fix that
@ryankc9oza118
4 жыл бұрын
Good job
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
That's. In hindsight, I'd use a fine tip on the iron 🤣
@paulsdesks
2 жыл бұрын
Do you still need a MARS license?
@HAMRADIODUDE
2 жыл бұрын
I just checked and it appears that a license is still required
@paulsdesks
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking.👍🏻
@deirdre_anne
Жыл бұрын
There is no such thing as a MARS license. MARS is a program you join to work with the military, kind of like the Coast Guard Auxiliary or the Civil Air Patrol, but focused on radio. Members must already be a licensed amateur but get a separate MARS callsign for official work. Members get assignments and do training that involves transmitting on non-Ham HF bands and are only authorized to do so when assigned to. They use their own HF radios, so they must be modified to be able to access any HF frequency. They do not use modified VHF radios. We just *call* any radio modified to transmit on expanded frequencies "MARS modded" for convenience.
@videmod
3 жыл бұрын
I think I happen to fly another SMD xD
@marccormier2310
3 жыл бұрын
im interested in the marines bands for emergency safety purposes only :) will this mod work ? thanks guys
@dereklea1183
2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, the ole “hiking” scenario every ham radio guy speaks of when performing a MARS/CAP mod. Every transmit expansion mod I’ve researched, the author of the article/video always mentions “hiking” and the need to have the capability to transmit out of band in an emergency. Have you ever been to a ham fest? Been to one lately? Ain’t none of them fellas doing any hiking! Seriously though, good video even though I don’t have a need to perform it. I’m just curious about radio mods in general even if I don’t need them.
@NamasenITN
2 жыл бұрын
What are you implying? Is it then going to be only criminal gangs doing this mod, and then transmitting on illegal frequencies as a challenge to civil society? ;-)
@waytospergtherebro
2 жыл бұрын
Ham proponents argue that their $15 multiple choice test ensures that only those with serious interest in electronics and the furthering of the radio arts are allowed to participate in their exclusive, law-abiding club. When these very same proponents are handed a soldering iron they are suddenly forced to acknowledge the fact that memorizing a list of answers to 35 irrelevant questions which somebody wrote in the 1930s has not qualified them to perform even the simplest of operations on a piece of modern electronic hardware and they just resort to ham-handedly stabbing around until something falls off; unironically why it's called "ham radio" in the first place.
@karlmadsen3179
2 жыл бұрын
get over yourself
@dequadim
4 жыл бұрын
You should talk a little bit slower. Non English users will thank you.
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
I'll try
@briangroh444
4 жыл бұрын
KZitem Playback Speed setting is great for this. 1/2 Speed French I understand. Full speed... nope.
@twohandsandaradio
3 жыл бұрын
You should slow the feed down a step or two that way not all of us have to slow down to "your speed". Please educate yourself with Google if you don't know how to do that.
@swingdaddy2126
4 жыл бұрын
Umm looks like you just let the resistor floating around inside the radio. all it takes is for that resistor to get lodged somewhere on surface mount components and short something. best way to do this is use the finest tip solder iron you have. use a good amount of flux and rest the tip in the middle of the resistor. when the resistor gets got enough it will float off and stick to the solder tip. Do Not just flick it off with a screw driver. Sometimes these pads are also connected to other components and can cause failure when they are just ripped off. But I do have a question for you Ham radio dude. how is the TX audio on this HT the receiver as well? Thank you for sharing BTW
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I know better, just didn't realize it was in there. I will redeem myself with a part 2 on the FT3D and the right equipment for the job. I have no complaints with this radio and receiver sensitivity. Sounds great through the 700mw speaker. It's loud enough for me to hear it and it doesn't sound overmodulated. I can try to get some audio recorded from it. Thanks for commenting. Recommendations on a good soldering Station? I know most people like hakko?
@swingdaddy2126
4 жыл бұрын
@@HAMRADIODUDE I paid 50$ if my memory serves me right for a 937d+ it usually comes with a pack a multiple size and style tips.. perfect for surface mount PCB. this station has lasted me 6 years so far. And I am looking as of now they are only 35$.
@HAMRADIODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to give you an update regarding the FT3D. I did the mod on it today, and unfortunately I thought I was recording, but I wasn't. Anyway, a few things I observed: 1. Using a magnifying class is WAY helpful. 2. Using a soldering tip that is fine point is nice, but 3. using a Rework was the simplest. I heated it up, being careful of where the heat was pointing, then removed it with a small tweezers. I do wish it was on video, but maybe I'll just have to go buy another radio :D.. Thanks again for the suggestions.
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