[Icom] ANTENNA TUNING PROBLEM

Tue, 30 Jul 2002 14:09:25 -0700

Bob,
I think you are getting RF into the remote cable try isolating the
remote cable at both ends with toroids 

Randy
AC7NJ

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
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Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 1:00 PM
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Subject: [Icom] ANTENNA TUNING PROBLEM

I have an Icom 706MKII that I use mobile. It tunes to my High Sierra
properly on all bands. I use the separation kit in my Astro Van. I
purchased a new 706 MKIIG and I want to swap the radios out and use it
mobile. Problem is that the new one does not tune to the High Sierra. I
have tried both radios and the old one is roughly 1.2 to 1 on 20 meters
whereas the new one 2 to 1 +. No matter what I do it does not want to
tune. I have tried adding coax still doesn't work. The radio works OK on
the bean in the house (I tried that to check the radio). Also the radio
will shut down occasionally also while trying to tune to the antenna.

Think I may just get rid of the new one!!!! Old works!!!!

Anyone have the same problem.

Bob  KC6AWX

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