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I recently created a kit that lets you convert the D700 to a GPS-in-head design like the later TM-D710GA model. When I went to apply the kit to my oldest D700 sample I encountered a problem: the display would just Continue reading The post Fixing a Kenwood TM-D700 display voltage regulator appeared first on Right Angles .
I have a couple of Kenwood TM-D700 radios that I like. They are really solid, and for the most part, very good for their integrated APRS capabilities. In the old days when you had to connect a GPS to the Continue reading The post Creating a D700GA conversion kit appeared first on Right Angles .
As I recently wrote, we encountered a P0757-2-3 SOLENOID code in our 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited (JK) on a trip. This came with a refusal to shift out of 2nd or 3rd gear, and eventually a check engine light. Continue reading The post Jeep JK P0757 Fault: Fixed appeared first on Right Angles .
We recently had something weird happen with our 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (JK), and I figured I better document the symptom and fix for posterity. We have the WA580/NAG1 5-speed auto transmission and the 3.6L Pentastar engine. The first symptom Continue reading The post 2012 Jeep JK P0757 code appeared first on Right Angles .
Most people will recognize CHIRP as a desktop application, which it is. However, one of the early design points for the architecture was a clear separation between the UI and the driver model. That provides a mostly clean abstraction between Continue reading The post Automating the Expert Linear ATU tuning process appeared first on Right Angles .
The Kenwood TK-8180 is my go-to preferred radio for GMRS stuff. It is a rugged radio with an excellent remote-head kit, and a nice display. It s generally pretty easy to find them in good condition on eBay, and accessories are Continue reading The post Adding a second mic to a Kenwood TK-8180 appeared first on Right Angles .
I have a Kenwood TM-281 that I got second-hand from an unknown source, and have always programmed it by hand since it s so simple. Recent efforts in the chirp py3 branch require a lot of re-testing of radios, so I Continue reading The post Fixing a Kenwood TM-281 serial interface appeared first on Right Angles .
I recently installed GenRight regular aluminum front fenders on my TJ. It was my first time doing fenders and it turned out to be a lot more than I was planning for, so I thought I d document some of my Continue reading The post GenRight TJ Aluminum Front Fender Notes appeared first on Right Angles .
Recently my Icom IC-7000 died during transmit. The result was a totally-dead appearance, which I resolved as detailed in this recent post. After repairing it with new parts, the radio powers on, but all is not well. The radio now Continue reading The post Resolving an Icom IC-7000 Power Meter Problem appeared first on Right Angles .
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with my Icom IC-7000. I think that it s a fantastic radio, with a ton of stuff packed into a very small size. My radio has suffered several failures over its life and Continue reading The post Fixing a dead Icom IC-7000 appeared first on Right Angles .