by I have mangaged to unearth several undocumented features of these
Kenwood HF/UHF sets ! Why the manuals don't mention them beats me !!!!!
TH-28A Can be easily convinced to cover AM aircraft band ( 118-136MHz)
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1. Turn on & make sure you're in VFO mode on VHF
2. Touch F button for 1 sec or so until it flashes
3. Then touch LOW button. LCD shows 118-136 range (receive only)!!
* All usual Mem/ Scanning functions available.
* Repeat steps 2 & 3 to return to normal VHF 136-173 MHz .
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TH-78A Can be persuaded to receive cell phones AND < PLAY POKER > !
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CELL 1. Turn on & ensure in VFO mode & on UHF
PHs 2. Touch F button for 1 second until it flashes on LCD
--- 3. Touch BAND button. Display & coverage is then 800-1000Mhz UHF,
& 300 up on VHF. All mem/scanning features available.
4. Repeat procedure to return to normal
POKER !!
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1. With set off touch PTT + M + PWR UP keys simultaneously.
( Similar to "3 fingered salute" CTRL+ALT+DEL with PCs)
2. Display changes to show the card game POKER !!
* Simply PWR OFF to return to normal radio use.
* Actual keys to play the game I have listed here O.K., but will
only make available if wanted ... request if you can't work out
Any other "mods" out there ? 73s de ZL2AJZ & ZL2USP in New Zealand
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