[Icom] Question about Icom IC-706MK2G SWR Meter

Thu, 28 Nov 2002 10:42:53 -0600

The SWR meter in the radio needs at least 30 watts output to read properly, if you are using one of the BetterRF ( or clone) gadgets to generate a tuning signal the signal is only about 10 watts and will yield very low SWR numbers.

For what it was worth.

KC5GNB

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> Hi,
>     I have a question about the Icom 706MK2G swr meter. I recently hooked up an MFJ-945E antenna tuner and while checking SWR's with it, I am showing high readings. However without the tuner the swr meter on the icom is showing me good 1:1 readings. The antenna's I am using are hamsticks for 160-10 meters. My question is, are the swr readings from the radio's built in swr meter accurate without the tuner or should I go with the swr reading from the MFJ-945E and make my adjustments to the whips from there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 73 Good DXing and have a Happy Thanksgiving. Love to eat the bird.
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