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Midland 248 Excel band/power mod

AudioShockwav

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Remove the Bottom cover there is a white wire held together with solder, remove the solder so the wire is free this enables 10watts power.
Next

On the front panel there are 4 jumpers, the radio comes with 1,2,3 closed

Make the jumper now 1,3,4 closed and the bands
25.615 to 30.105 are now open.





73
Jeff
 

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Is this rig decent ? I know it's AM only, buy I like the obscure...........ninety nine dollas on fleabay........
 

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