"All Icom Mods" is a comprehensive community-driven repository—most famously hosted by platforms like mods.dk —that archives technical modifications for Icom amateur radio transceivers. These modifications allow enthusiasts to push their hardware beyond factory specifications, ranging from simple software tweaks to complex hardware soldering. Core Repository Highlights
Often hosts consolidated "all-in-one" PDF files containing decades of mod history. all-icom-mods
Practical solutions for common issues, such as battery pack repairs, LED upgrades, and adding external fan controls to prevent overheating. Popular Modifications by Model Common Modification IC-7300 Diode removal Enables all-band transmit (100 kHz to 74.8 MHz). IC-706 Fan modification Improves cooling during continuous digital mode use. IC-2720 Cross-band repeat Practical solutions for common issues, such as battery
Modifying your radio typically voids the manufacturer's warranty and requires precision soldering. Always ensure you have the proper legal authorization (such as a MARS/CAP license) before transmitting on expanded frequencies. such as the
Allows the radio to act as a localized repeater between two bands. Lithium cell backup
The archive typically contains over 100 documents covering various Icom series, such as the , IC-706 , and IC-2720 . Key features include: