All the mods for the 696 F Base unit will work for the 696 F mobile unit. Everything is still exact. The same mods will also work on the Texas Ranger 696 and 699 WX.
1) On the back of the channel selector switch, locate the wires marked P5 and P6.
2) Cut these wires and place SPST switches in between them and mount the switches on the back of the radio.
You'll have to make a "Road map" of the new frequencies with the switches in the open and closed positions.
You may remove R-276 for more modulation.
1) Remove R-113
2) Remove D-68
3) Remove D-38
4) Solder a jumper where you took out D-38
5) Solder a wire from J14 pin 8volts to J9 pin F1
VR2 SSB S-meter
VR3 SSB Squelch
VR4 AM Squelch
VR6 SSB Carrier Balance
VR7 TX Offset
VR9 RF Meter
VR10 Final Bias
VR12 Driver Bias
VR13 SSB ALC
VR14 AM High Power
VR15 AM Modulation Meter
VR16 AM Modulation
VR17 SSB Power
VR18 AM Low Power
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