Kenwood TK880-2 to 880-1?

[esb]

I got a few radios in trade, including a Kenwood TK-880-2 -- meaning the 485-512 MHz model. I have an 880-1 (which covers the GMRS frequencies) and I love it.

 

Forgive what I'm sure is a whole lot of misunderstanding in the request that follows, I'm still relatively new to amateur radio:

Is there an easy way to modify the 880-2 to cover a lower frequency range -- swap crystals/semiconductors?

 

I'm likely going to sell the 880-2, but if there's an easy (I'm handy with a soldering iron) way to get it working on a frequency range I'm licensed for, that would be fun too.

[WRXL702]

2 hours ago, esb said:

I got a few radios in trade, including a Kenwood TK-880-2 -- meaning the 485-512 MHz model. I have an 880-1 (which covers the GMRS frequencies) and I love it.

 

Forgive what I'm sure is a whole lot of misunderstanding in the request that follows, I'm still relatively new to amateur radio:

Is there an easy way to modify the 880-2 to cover a lower frequency range -- swap crystals/semiconductors?

 

I'm likely going to sell the 880-2, but if there's an easy (I'm handy with a soldering iron) way to get it working on a frequency range I'm licensed for, that would be fun too.

Simple Answer - No

Suggest You Trade Or Sell The 880-2.

[Lscott]

1 hour ago, WRXL702 said:

Suggest You Trade Or Sell The 880-2.

Or keep it and use it for spare parts that are common with the 880-1 version. Sometimes finding spare parts for old radios is nearly impossible. That's why a few guys keep junk chassis's around to pick over. 

[WRUE951]

The 880-1 are nice radios..   I have two and they'll never leave my sight  

[warthog74]

Or just “force” it to use one of the other UHF band plans which are selectable in the software. It will complain when you go to program it, but it will allow you to do it anyway, and it will work. I’ve done this numerous times with various Kenwood VHF and UHF handheld and mobile radios without issue. 780’s / 880’s / 863G’s, etc, etc.