Keypad mods. for the Alinco-580T.

Mod 1: First, disable the primary functions of the Keypad by Holding down the ' FUNC ' and hitting the ' * '. Next, Hit in sequence, ' # 1 2 0 '.

If ' open ' is displayed on screen, You may use the battery for an extended period on receive ( for ALKALINE batteries ) . If ' close ' is displayed on screen, you may only use the battery down to the normal preset level ( for NI-CAD batteries ) . You may switch between the settings, but turn the radio off briefly to bring the radio into the new setting.

Mod 2: First, disable the primary functions of the Keypad by Holding down the ' FUNC ' key on the side of the radio. Now hit the ' * ' key.

Next, hit in sequence ' # 1 2 3 '. This mod. adjusts the Auto-Dialer Setting in the Radio. A number or letter will appear on screen.

Play with the settings only on a simplex freq. with low power. Repeaters can not yet handle the slow speeds much less the fast speeds , so this mod. will be important only in the near future.

Although these mods. are for the Alinco-580T/E. It is believed that other Alinco products have similar mods. available via Keypad Entry. Mobiles and HTs alike.