Kenwood TS-120S (TS 120 S TS120S) mods reviews software and diagrams

1. Physically disconnect power from the radio.
2. Make certain the Antenna fitting is tight to the rear panel.
3. Remove covers. Unplug speaker lead.
4. Check for loose screws securing the RF unit X44-1260-01 and the relay unit X41-1250-00 (locarted over the RF unit).
5. On the RF unit, check diodes D2, 3 and 8 for high reverse leakage. If in doubt, replace.
6. If not already present on the RF unit, make the following changes:
   

   R47 (33 ohm) change to 10 ohm Radial            (RD12CY2E100J)
   R50 (560 ohm) change to 680 ohm Radial          (RD12CY2E681J)
   C61 (220 pF) Remove
   Add 2 1S1587 (V11-0370-05) diodes in series, anode to ground from the junction of C4 and D8.
   

   Note: Diode I.D. 1S1587 = 1S1585. Added diodes may induce RX IMD. If se, delete.
   
   
7. As illustrated, carefully cut the cable ties on the wire harness (without cutting thr wires) as it rounds the corner behind the PLL unit X50-1490-00.
8. Seperate the AVB line, a white/brown line from the filter unit X51-1200-00 to the RF unit X44-1250-01.
9. Adjscent to the rear of the PLL and to the left you will see a five pin terminal strip. The two right-hand most terminals are bridged. Without breaking the terminal or strip, remove the heavy yellow, and light red and green lines and transfer them to the adjacent terminal. There will now be seven lines, plus the positive end of the C1 on the second terminal. Be sure to cut the wire jumper between these two terminals.
10. The free terminal will be a tie point for the AVB line bypass capacitor. Solder a .01uF 50V disc ceramic (C52-1710-36) between ground and the first free terminal. Use spaghetti to insulate the leads. Then solder the AVB line to the .010uF cap.
11. Rerie the cable herness with nylon cable ties (J61-0401-05).
12. Replace the covers and speaker lead. Power-up and verify correct operation.

Note: Installation time for this procedure is approximately ½ hour.