Here comes this easy add-on story.

• WHERE : the tap insertion in the FT-1000 is much more easier than the one added into the FT1000 Field.
                There is no the need to remove the pcb or any of the cables.
  
  • IF Unit. Open the rig's under cover and locate the Q2003.
  
  
  • BNC hole, take the exact measures, drill the hole, fasten the BNC plug and insert a 100nF capacitor to block any Vdc.
  
  
  • Signal output tap. Run a short piece of RG174, about 20cm, from Q2003 to the BNC.
  
  
  • ... that is all for routing the IF2, IF3 or RX signals on the outside world.
  
  
  
  • As you are here add the NB mod as described on the W8JI site.
    It is a simple mod. but very very effective in improving the receiver's performances.
  
  
  
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