TDRM TS-870DRM TS-870 MOD

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TDRM TS-870DRM TS-870 MOD

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Heard some awesome audio on the frequencies and started googling how these guys made that work. Stumbled on some info and now I am the proud owner of a TS 870. The rig needs some fine tuning and browsing this site for additional info helped a lot, tnx. Will aply the C131 mod and was wondering if another mod would be worthwile.
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http://www.kb2ljj.com/data/kenwood/TS-870.htm

There it says: "an external connector that I can plug into for the 12KHz IF" What is the benefit of this mod?
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Howdy Chris,
Welcome to the Forum!!
We are very glad to have you here with us.

The TS-870 You have purchased is a terrific rig to start out with Hi-Fi Audio.
You will have allot of fun with it.

The DRM Mod for the 870 is a tap that is put on the 11.3kc IF that will enable you to connect that directly to the Sound card on your computer. This and a program in the computer will allow you to demodulate the DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) Signal put out by certain radio stations.

Might be interesting, we have never gotten into any of that.

The 4KC INRAD mod mentioned on that page is worthless though.
Please read this post that explains why.

http://www.wz5q.net/talkvoodoo/viewtopic.php?t=123

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Hi VooDoo Guru,

Tnx for your explanation. Googled some more on DRM. Well I'll start with the C131 mod first and take one step at the time before I try to run. I'll stay away from the 4KC INRAD mod, that is no use I saw in your other topic.

The 870 is under construction now. Needs some tuning up and a new encoder. To be continued, in the meantime I will catch up on the VooDoo theory at this fine website.

Second hand TS950SDXes are hard to find here in Europe, when they appear on Ebay they still cost a fortune and you don't know in what condition they are, just some photo's. So, better keep my eye on this forum and when I see the topic: "TS990 VooDoo Mod" than I know its time to take the hammer to the piggy bank.

Cheers,

Chris

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