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--- radios:tait_tm8100 [2026/02/15 23:05] – g5rkt
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 The tap point is after the first IF amplifier filter, XF401. This is in the same location on both the VHF and UHF models:
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+The buffer board fits in the space left by the can and leaves enough space to solder in the tap wire.
-The buffer board fits in the space left by the can and leaves enough space to solder in the tap wire:
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 Adding some extra shielding is probably a good idea. This little bit of copper extends up to the tap board, where the idea is to use the underside ground plane of the tap board to act as the top of the can. Can't hurt... DC / RF ground can be picked up from all over the place so I just soldered in every available spot. The shield can be soldered down to the other shield cans, and the edge meeting the board soldered back down to the pads left by the original can.
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 And all finished up. I ran a power wire straight from the 12V connector, but there's probably a better place to grab power from!
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+(Yes, I removed the blob of solder on top of the tap board's C6 after taking the picture! Check yo board!)
 I took some pains to replace as much of the shielding as possible and properly bond the tap board to every available ground - who knows if it was necessary but the receiver seems to have exactly the same performance as before.