Radio Shack DX-398, modification ( similar to Sangean ATS909 )



initially this radio in U.S. come with FM frequency coverage of 87.5 - 108 MHz, it can be modified to cover such as Japanese or Eastern Europe FM frequency.

take radio parts, remove shield of back side of control board ( one with keypad, display, tuning dial ) by desoldering each connection.

you can get higher sensitivity in band you are interested in, by retuning front end coil and variable capacitor. they are silk screen as "FM F/E " ( FM front end )



add diode at #1,   64 - 71 , 89 - 108 MHz

add diode at #2,   76 - 108 MHz

diode polarity is same as near by diode and as it is direction in drawing arrow pointing to cathode.
 





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