ft23r.4


    Hi All, I would like to thank all who sent replys to my request for info
in trying to disable the power saver circuit in the 23r.  I use it for 
mobile and portable packet and have not had much luck in making it work
unless the freq. would stay busy.  
  The mod is as follows.  Take apart the 23R and look at the control board.
There will be a bundle of wires tied together basically over pad #10.  
It is marked, as 10.  Soder a jumper across this pad or bridge with soder,
put the radio back together.  You will find that the battery life is not near as

long with out the saver circut.  I would guess if you wanted to do some mode mod
ification.
(Sorry Wasnt watching the line)
One could put in a very small switch and just disable it when needed.
I basically always use the battery eliminator so the battery life dosent
bother me.  Thanks again to all the help.  Randy WD8EJC @ WD8EJC.NWOH.OH.USA.NA