MARS/CAP Modification for the Yaesu FT-1500M.

 Remove Cover 

Locate Microprocessor on Control Head.

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 Remove the Jumper on JP1001 (#1)

 Solder Pads JP1002 (#2) & JP1003 (#3)

 (Pads Closed after Modicication #2 #3 #4)

 Close Case & Reset Processor by Holding the Mhz Rev Low D/MR keys while

Powering up.

Remember it is Illegal to transmit out of band. This Modification is

for Informational purposes ONLY.  Doing such modifications on your

radio may void any warranty and damage your equiptment.

 Note that for the vast majority of cases, using your amateur radio to

transmit on non-ham and/or non-MARS frequencies is illegal, even if you are properly licensed and/or authorized to operate in one or more non-ham bands.

It doesn't matter if you're a deputy sheriff, a firefighter, or an FBI

agent. The FCC rules are clear on this. Non type-accepted equipment

(i.e. consumer grade amateur gear) may not be used on these

frequencies. To be legal, you must get a type accepted radio (like a

Motorola) and modify it to operate on Ham Frequencies - not the other