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Mods to MFJ-1274C or MFJ-1270C for FlexNet 6PACK
For all those that have purchased a MFJ-1274C or MFJ-1270C for the purpose of running FlexNet's 6PACK type EPROM.

As produced, these units are not the same as the previous MFJ-1270B / MFJ-1274B models, as an IC (U40) was added to do memory bank switching. They will not function correctly without the following simple modification:
1) Remove the IC U40. (CD74HCT374E) (Save IC for future use in case you want to use TNC for normal packet activity.)
2) Jumper Pin #16 to PIN#1 of the IC socket. (this grounds pin#16)

A small piece of thin solid wire inserted in the socket for U40 will surfice for the jumper. After this modification, it will function as a standard TAPR-2 compatable TNC. (Same modification is needed for NETROM/TheNet EPROMS)
73 John WB2CIK

 

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