[Icom] Noise With 706MKIIG in 2001 Toyota Tacoma
F.R. Ashley
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Mon, 13 May 2002 09:38:15 -0400
Larry Benko wrote:
> Doug,
>
> Lots of good ideas so far but first try a simple experiment.
> Disconnect the front panel extension cable at both the radio
> and the front panel. Plug the front panel back onto the
> radio temporarily. Make absolutely no other changes. Does
> the problem still exist or is it totally cleared up. Let us
> know. This test is much more conclusive than buying toroids
> etc.
>
> Larry Benko, W0QE
Yes this is easy test.. when I used the remote head, I had problems with feedback,
the display would blink, change bands, and sometimes the rig would completely shut
off. With the head attached, there was no problem at all. However, I did have
to go the torroid route and used 2 of the snap-ons that I bought at Radio
Shack. That cleared up my problems.
73 Buddy WB4M
>
>
> "Davies, Doug A FOR:EX" wrote:
> >
> > I just completed the installation of a MKIIG/AH-2 combination in a 2001
> > Toyota Tacoma pickup. With the engine NOT turned on, I am getting a loud
> > squealing noise on all bands. Also, when I turn the VFO dial, it sounds
> > like someone is rubbing sandpaper on a microphone. I have the control head
> > mounted where the under-dash ashtray used to be and the radio is under the
> > driver's seat. This stuff is present only with an antenna connected and
> > with various antennas, including the one on my tower hooked direct to the
> > MKIIG. If the control head is mounted directly to the radio, there is no
> > noise. Any ideas where this stuff may be coming from and how to eliminate
> > it? Could it be being picked up by the cable that hooks the control head to
> > the radio? If so, how would I keep it off there? Lots of questions and I
> > haven't even turned the truck on yet...geesh!
> >
> > Doug VA7DD
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