[Icom] IC-706MKIIG shutdown

Sat, 13 Jul 2002 11:56:15 -0700

David,
I have fixed this problem before Stray RF is correct.
I bet you have the control head mounted remotely with the provided kit.
Try coiling up the excess wire between the radio and the control head
four fingers would be good for spacer tie that off and try it (has
worked 5 of 7 times) The other two required toroids 1/2" one at each end
on the control wire. 

Randy
AC7NJ

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of David Cook
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 9:54 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Icom] IC-706MKIIG shutdown

Hi all, I have an IC-706MKIIG running mobile with a Hustler on a
mag-mount
on the trunk of my car. It's been fine with the 17 meter resonator, but
I
just tried it with the 20 meter resonator and after a couple of seconds
of
PTT down, the radio powers down completely. The SWR is low, so my only
guess
is that I'm getting some stray RF floating around inside the car. The
troubleshooting section of the manual doesn't show anything for
spontanious
shutdown like this.

I don't want to damage the radio and I'm not sure what to do about it.
The
instruction manual doesn't say anything about grounding the radio in a
mobile installation, so it's just floating. I also don't believe the
shield
side of the hustler is grounded - the mag-mount is covered with rubber
to
protect the car's paint. Could one of both of these cause trouble? Has
out
there anyone experienced this problem?

Tnx and 73,
Dave, WA0TTN

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