I am a bit confused, and a bit fed up, FT-857D

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Re: I am a bit confused, and a bit fed up, FT-857D

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Make sure you can put it back as it was, I found the mod just increased the noise and decreased the intelligence
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Re: I am a bit confused, and a bit fed up, FT-857D

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Some good points there Mitch we can make antennas so yeah a mike mod probably would be ok
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Re: I am a bit confused, and a bit fed up, FT-857D

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As per that original video, as an M6 don't be panicking about what is showing on your meter, worry about what is coming out of your twig.
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