Title       : Yaesu FT747 power mod.

Hi there,
         For some time now I have wondering about reducing the power output on my Yaesu FT747GX, in the SSB mode.
I have looked at using the external ALC to do this, but did not wish to have another lead running out of the back of the radio.
I looked at the schematic of the rig and decided that if I removed the diode D99 from the circuit, I would be able to utilize the drive control on the front panel to reduce power in SSB mode.
After removing the top cover from the radio, I removed the screw holding the crystal filter board in place and removed the board (simply lift squarely), under the board you will see D99 marked on the main board. I just cut the lead to the diode so as to allow reconnection at any time. After I had done this mod I replaced the crystal filter board (and screw) and tested the rig.
The results were excellent, I have full control of the power from 100W down to less than than 50mW.
I tested the rig on air and worked a station about 2 miles away with 250mW, on the 7 Mhz band, Below that level I was drown out with QRM.
After looking at the prices of some of the commercial QRP rigs available I feel that the FT747 is a rig looking at, I also intend to use it for driving a transverter.

So if you have any mod's for the FT747GX please let me know.

73's to all Mark G0HZT @ GB7PZT.#29.GBR.EU.

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