[Icom] IC-756 Display

Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:20:55 -0500

I don't think the answer will be boring...  Pse, respond to the list.
tnx

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> Subject: [Icom] IC-756 Display
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> This is my first post to the list so apologies as I am=20
> probably asking a question which is 'old hat' to others I=20
> have an IC-756 (serial number 03372).  In the recent past=20
> five horizontal blue lines have appeared across the top inch=20
> or so of the LCD and remain there while the rig is on. I have=20
> been told that the only cure for this is to replace the LCD=20
> unit.  I have been quoted =A3240 sterling ($345 US) parts and=20
> labour plus carriage to the UK to put it right.  Icom UK have=20
> quoted me =A3177 sterling ($254 US) for the display unit and=20
> fit it myself. I would ask people who have experience of this problem
> (1) whether replacing the LCD unit is the only cure or could=20
> the display driver be faulty
> (2) Is it reasonably easy for the average amateur to fit th=20
> LCD unit himself/herself
> (3) How likely is the problem to recur - in other words is it=20
> worth fixing it
> (4) Do the prices seem right
> The final two digits in the frequency display lock=20
> intermittently.  I believe this is a problem with the shaft=20
> encoder which needs to be replaced also.  I can get the=20
> necessary part from Icom UK for =A347 sterling ($70 US) Please=20
> reply off list to avoid boring others with what may be a well=20
> worn question.
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> Sean EI7CD
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