Year 2000 Bongo Radio Hack

[Astroman]

Is it possible to hack the radio so the channels are within the same band we use in the UK? Or do most people just swap out the radio? I could swap the radio I guess, but I kind of like it with its little display and picture of Tokyo Tower.

[wonkanoby]

swap it

[stuc]

You can fit a band expander which will give you more frequency to play with.
Just do an ebay search theres loads.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FM-Radio-Band ... 2654wt_966

[wonkanoby]

but they dont give full uk range best im aware

[g8dhe]

And they become crap radios with all sorts of interference and cross modulation ! Swap it out.

[stuc]

but they dont give full uk range best im aware

88-108mhz which is what my current set gives and I can get all stations I need. I had a band expander on my first Bongo and it worked as good as any other radio. Some people can't afford to just swap it for an expensive one. Its a cheap alternative and does till you can afford a decent one.

[Astroman]

Cheers, will give expander a try first.