[Icom] IC-756 scope

Tue, 07 May 2002 22:59:51 -0400

Adam Farson wrote:
> 
> Gary,
> 
> The lines on the display are a known problem in early IC-756's (S/N < 2000).
> Icom had received a bad batch of LCD display modules from the vendor, and was
> replacing them under warranty.
> 
> You could try adjusting the brightness and contrast controls to reduce the
> lines, but the definitive cure is replacement of the display module. I believe
> that Icom charges $175 for this. You may be able to buy a new module from Icom
> parts and install it yourself; you will also need the service manual.
> 
> Best 73,
> Adam, VA7OJ/AB4OJ
> North Vancouver, BC, Canada
> http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/
> Note new e-mail address:
> mailto:[email protected]
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
> Behalf Of gareth
> Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 05:31
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Icom] IC-756 scope
> 
> I own the original 756 model. About a year ago horizontal lines
> began to appear across the entire width of the scope. The lines vary
> in width from so thin you can barely see them to perhaps 1/32 of an
> inch. At any given time there are about 10 to 15 of these lines. If
> I leave the radio on for several days they diminish somewhat, both
> in intensity and number. Otherwise, the rig functions just fine.
> Does anyone know what is going on and what to do about it???
> 
> Gary  N1MSV
> 

Thanks Adam. Mined showed up a few years after the warranty ended.
Bummer. In all other respects the rig is great. I love the audio!

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 Gary