It is a common misunderstanding that there should be an audio cable included with the TX-500, it is not. Instead the TX-500 includes a GX12-7 connector for you to make
Battery pack for TX500
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How to unlock TX outside of amateur radio bands?
When possible Pileup will perform the modification allowing for transmit outside amateur radio bands upon request. Different manufacturers have different policys regarding unlocking their radios, and some radios are not