Ok guys, I see quite a few people looking for "mods" for this radio, so here's how to get the FT-840 out of the allowed band.
Everything is simple, using the connector on the pin TP2003 nothing needs to be soldered. As ground I used the green wire on the four pin connector that is located nearby TP2003. It is the land for RIT a SHIFT. I simply threaded the stripped end of the wire through the connector and reconnected the connector. However, check the diagram to be sure. Then proceed as follows:
- Remove the lower and upper cover of the radio.
- Connection jumper (clutch) from point TP2003 on the ground. This connection is only temporary, during programming. Point TP2003 located at the front edge of the lithium battery.
- With the FT-840 off, simultaneously press the buttons SSB a A.M, turn on the station and then release both buttons at the same time.
- will appear on the display 02-on. Press the button A.M to confirm the setting - appears 7.000.00 LSB.
- If it does not appear 02-on, turn the main tuning knob to change the setting.
- Turn off the station.
- While turning on the station, hold the buttons at the same time MEM, DOWN a UP.
- Turn off the power and remove the jumper.
If a problem occurs, load the contents of the backup memory back using the switch backup switch according to the manual, and then repeat the above steps.
Now it's up to you.
Vlado