Opened up the ft-1000d today and discovered that the famous w8ji noise blanker modification was missing. Well, no need to dwell. Fired up the soldering iron, picked up three 1n4148’s and a 10k resistor and started to work the mod. And the modification went smooth as oil. The process can be seen in pictures below. I’m not going to discuss the technical detail of this mod, for this information please visit w8ji and n1eu. Oh yes, another thing I discovered was that the rig had the inrad roofing filter mod already installed, that was a nice surprise!
IF board area where the mod is going to be applyed
Connectors in the right corner removed for easier access.
Soldering diodes to connector J2001.
10k resistor soldered to ground lug and third diode soldered to TP2001.
Modification completed
I just bought a FT 1000, not a D, and sent to Tom, W8JI, for this plug in Mod.
I am in Tampa Florida, and I clean roofs for a living, so I can’t afford a Hiberling or K3, LOL
I also have a Kenwood TS 850 I plant to sell because I like the FT 1000 Better!
I work 10 and 40 meters a lot, mostly SSB.
I get great TX Audio reports from my FT 1000!
Clean TX Audio is a must because Tampa is full of local Hams, I dont want to splatter.
Plus, I have a Commander HF 2500, so I need a clean TX Signal.
I have a 40 meter roof vertical with elevated radials, and my siganl is always clean on my Scope!