============================================================================== K E N W O O D >>> A M A T E U R R A D I O S E R V I C E B U L L E T I N <<< ============================================================================== Kenwood Service Centers Kenwood Service Corporation Kenwood Service Center, East 2201 East Dominguez Street 829 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 130 Long Beach, California 90801 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 Telephone 1-310-639-5300 Telephone 1-804-340-1702 ============================================================================== BULLETIN # 1008 MODEL: TH-78A SUBJECT: Call Channel Tone Frequency Error (Revised) Symptom: When the TSU-7 CTCSS unit is installed the tone frequency of the CALL CH is overwritten under the following circumstances: 1. Program the Call Channel with a tone between 67.0 Hz and 114.8 Hz. For example 100.0 Hz 2. Program any memory channel with any frequency and tone frequency. For example: 118.8 Hz 3. Recall the memory channel to the VFO. 4. Recall the CALL channel. The tone frequency of the call channel changes to that of the memory channel. (Changes from the programmed 100.0 Hz in the example to 118.8 Hz.) Parts Required: IC-5: Original part....75517GF-155-3B9 IC-5: Change to:.......75517GF-170-3B9 Procedure: This symptom is caused by a microprocessor programming error. The cure is to replace the microprocessor (Control Unit X53-3420-00, IC-5) with the part listed above. Note: Units with serial numbers 404xxxxx - 406xxxxx have a limited production microprocessor installed. This microprocessor incorporates the correction for this error. The part is labeled 75P518GF-JDF3. You do not need to replace this IC. Units with serial number 407xxxxx and after will have the 75517GF-170-3B9 microprocessor installed at the factory. Caution: This modification requires soldering equipment rated for CMOS type circuits. It also requires familiarity with surface mount soldering techniques. If you do not have the proper equipment or knowledge do not attempt this modification yourself. Seek qualified assistance. Time required for this modification is 1 hour or less. Service Code: A:98 B:X53-3420-00 C:IC-5 D:91