There is a mod to increase the level of the spot signal that is in the Johnson Ranger manual.
The VFO and osc circuits are the same.
Don W9BHI
Don....I had forgotten about the ability of the Ranger to increase the spot level by adding a strap on the function switch.
The 500 is sort of similar but I don't see a way to increase the level without some re-wiring.
If you have a way of increasing the spot level....please post your mod as there are a number of guys that have asked me about it on private email.
Thanks...