Subject: DJ580T. keypad mods 

From: N0VKG@KD9SG.#SIL.IL.USA.NA

Here are two Keypad mods. for the Alinco-580T.  They are straight-forward in
description.  :

#1:
     First, disable the primary functions of the Keypad by Holding down the
     ' FUNC ' and hitting the ' * '.  Next, Hit in sequence, ' # 1 2 0 '.
     If ' open ' is displayed on screen,  You may use the battery for an
     extended period on recieve ( for ALKALINE batteries ) .  If ' close '
     is displayed on screen, you may only use the battery down to the normal
     preset level ( for NI-CAD batteries ) .  You may switch between the
     settings, but turn the radio off briefly to bring the radio into the
     new setting.  Have fun.

#2:
     First, disable the primary functions of the Keypad by Holding down the
     ' FUNC ' key on the side of the radio.  Now hit the ' * ' key.
     Next, hit in sequence ' # 1 2 3 '.  This mod. adjusts the Auto-Dialer
     Setting in the Radio.  A number or letter will appear on screen.
     Play with the settings only on a simplex freq. with low power.
     Repeaters can not yet handle the slow speeds much less the fast speeds
     , so this mod. will be important only in the near future.  However,
     have fun with this one too.

Although these mods. are for the Alinco-580T/E.  It is believed that other
Alinco products have similar mods. available via Keypad Entry.  Mobiles and
HTs alike.

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73.

N0VKG.