[Icom] ANTENNA TUNING PROBLEM

[WA9ALS - John]

Some here have mentioned needing ferrite on the separation cable to prevent
RFI problems like shutting down.
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From: "rtdevine" <rtdevine@pacbell.net>
To: "Icom" <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 2:59 PM
Subject: [Icom] ANTENNA TUNING PROBLEM


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> 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.
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> Think I may just get rid of the new one!!!! Old works!!!!
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> Anyone have the same problem.
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> Bob  KC6AWX
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