Topband: Installing the W8JI Keying Mod for the FT-1000 (D)

[by way of Bill Tippett <btippett@alum.mit.edu>]

Jeff:

I did the W8JI mod to my FT1000D earlier this week. I was a bit stumped by
the initial instructions as I wasn't sure that the 1.5k resistor was
supposed to go between the base and the collector. Once I drew a diagram of
the circuit it became clear to me.

I checked the resultant RF envelope with my scope and was pleased to see an
RF envelope with rise and fall times consistent with click-less keying.

I recommend this mod to anyone using a FT1000. 

73
Gregg