Radio Shack DX-398 / Sangean ATS-909 Mods Part 3 - Tuning Knob

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Repair and Modification Services

I've had several inquiries about performing these modifications or repairs on other radios. I would be more than happy to provide this service to fellow shortwave listeners and/or ham radio operators.

You can choose from the list of modifications below. I accept Paypal and Money Orders for payment processing. The prices below do no reflect shipping costs to/from my customers.


Radio Shack DX-390 / Sangean ATS-818

• Receiver Sensitivity Alignment $40
• Alignment of radio receiver stages to published specifications for best sensitivity
• Professional or mil-spec equipment used to perform alignment (scope, sig-gen, vector analyzer, freq counter, DMM. etc)
  
• Anti-Chuffing (Mute) Mod $15
• Disable Keypad/Band Beep Mod $8
• Static Protection Mod $25
• Light Switch Mod $55
• Includes lamp replacement with white LED
• Includes lamp switch interface
• PanAdapter Mod #1 $55
• Includes SMA connector interface on the side of the radio
•  PanAdapter Mod #2 $70
• Includes SMA connector interface on the side of the radio
• Includes DVB-T Style SDR and connection cables (add $35 for upgraded SDR)
• Includes instructions for installation, configuration, and using the HDSDR interface
•  Bronze Package $35
• Includes Anti-Chuffing Mod
• Includes Static Protection Mod
• Includes Beep Mod (Optional)
•  Silver Package $75
• Includes Anti-Chuffing Mod
• Includes Static Protection Mod
• Includes Beep Mod (Optional)
• Includes Light Switch Mod
•  Gold Package $130
• Includes Anti-Chuffing Mod
• Includes Static Protection Mod
• Includes Light Switch Mod
• Includes Beep Mod (Optional)
• Includes PanAdapter Mod #1

• Battery corrosion removal $20
• Includes cleaning.adjustment of battery terminals
• Reflow solder joints
• Resistance/Drain Test
• LCD Display brightness/clarity restoration $60
• Includes LCD removal and cleaning pads
• Check/Replace Resistor Ladder Components
• Deaf shortwave band repair $60
• Diagnose/Replace JFET and other components in the signal chain
• Add static discharge protection diodes to protect JFET
  
• Receiver alignment
  
• External Power Adapter Circuit Repair $40-$60
• Diagnose and repair the main power circuit due to incorrect wall adapter use
  
• Switch/knob cleaning/repair $30
• DeOxit/Cleaner designed for circuit boards
• Resistance/continuity verification
  

 

Radio Shack DX-392 / Sangean ATS-818CS

• Receiver Sensitivity Alignment $50
• Alignment of radio receiver stages to published specifications for best sensitivity
• Professional or mil-spec equipment used to perform alignment (scope, sig-gen, vector analyzer, freq counter, DMM. etc)
  
• Anti-Chuffing (Mute) Mod $20
• Diagnose/Replace JFET and other components in the signal chain
• Diagnose/Replace JFET and other components in the signal chain
• Add static discharge protection diodes to protect JFET
  
• Receiver alignment
• Disable Keypad/Band Beep Mod $8
• Batter Corrosion Repair $20
• Includes cleaning.adjustment of battery terminals
• Reflow solder joints
• Resistance/Drain Test

 

Radio Shack DX-402 / Sangean ATS-505

• Anti-Chuffing (Mute) Mod $20
• Disable Keypad/Band Beep Mod $8
• Static Protection Mod $25
• Protects internal whip antenna
  
• White LED Mod $20
• Replace green LED's with white LED's 
• Speaker Replacement $35
• Reduced rates for multiple modifications performed at the same time - Contact me for a quote
  

Radio Shack DX-398 / Sangean ATS-909

• Anti-Chuffing (Mute) Mod $20
• Remove detent from Tuning Knob $25
• Disable Keypad/Band Beep Mod $8
• Static Protection Mod $25
• Protects internal whip antenna
  
• Only required on some models with early serial numbers
  
• White LED Mod $20
• Replace green LED's with white LED's
• Speaker Replacement $30
• PanAdapter Mod #1 $55
• Includes MCX connector interface on the side of the radio
  
•  PanAdapter Mod #2 $70
• Includes SMA connector interface on the side of the radio
  
• Includes DVB-T Style SDR and connection cables (add $35 for upgraded SDR)
• Includes instructions for installation, configuration, and using the HDSDR interface
• Reduced rates for multiple modifications performed at the same time - Contact me for a quote
  

Tecsun PL-880

• Deaf radio repair $ Varies
• Diagnose and repair deaf AM/Shortwave bands
  

 

 

You can email me for more details, questions, and information using the contact form on my blog.



73!
Jesse,W9JES