To Mars the radio (or in english open it up to all of its capabilities
Just so that all know, this is not may call sign nor am I taking credit for this information. I left the authors name and call in place because that is what he did on the site linked to. Killdeer
http://www.kb2ljj.com/data/yaesu/ft-60R.htm
Arthur: UKFLYER
NOTES
Mod will give TX 137-174Mhz and 420-470Mhz and is verified for US spec radios only.
Mod involves removal of an extremely small surface mount resistor. Do not attempt if your skills are not up to it. Irreparable damage could occur to the radio.
Mod does not make radio compliant for CAP use; it may also void your warranty.
Do not ever transmit on a frequency you are not licensed for.
This mod is provided for reference only.
Performing this mod will erase all memories and re-set the radio. Perform at your own risk!
Instructions
Remove belt-clip and battery
Remove the 4 screws (2 silver and 2 black) in the battery compartment.
Remove antenna and pull off the knobs
With tweezers or needle nose pliers, carefully remove the rubber gaskets around the knob shafts.
Unscrew the two split nuts from the knob shafts
Take out the rubber plug for the mic and DC sockets and swivel it around 90 degrees.
Carefully remove the body of the radio from the front panel. Ease it out from the bottom first making sure you don’t damage the rubber waterproof seal that goes all around it. Separate the LCD section from the front section.
Remove R1164. This is found on the right side of the radio, on the board just above the keypad area.
reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
ATTENTION
The KB2LJJ takes no responsibility for any damage during the modification or for any wrong information made on this modification.