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