[Icom] IC-756Pro II power off

[Chris BONDE]

I just have a PRO.  My method is I have a computer control box with the 
switches on the front, a master and 5 others.  The master turns all 
off.  One of the switches is to the poer supply that is to the PRO.  When I 
turn on, I turn on the master which has the power supply always on.  Then I 
wait for awhile then turn on the PRO.  That is the same for the 2m rig, 
also on a power supply.  Turn on the power supply then the rig.  I thought 
that the 2 switches (one with surge) would help if any large surge came along.

Yes, I think that since modern rigs have processors the best is to turn 
them on and off with their own switch.  Then turn off the power supply 
otherwise.

Chris opr VE7HCB


At 01:05 PM 2002-11-29 -0600, you wrote:
>I don't know the definitive answer, but since the rig is microprocessor
>controlled, I would bet that using the power switch on the ProII results in
>a normal, "orderly" shutdown, while turning off the power supply probably
>does not. I would also rather not subject the rig to any possible power
>spikes/glitches when the power supply is first turned on. Actually, I
>haven't even tried any method other than using the ProII's power switch, nor
>will I.
>
>73,
>Jeff, KC1MK
>
> > Are there any pro's or con's regarding turning the radio on/off with power
> > switch on radio, or turning on/off power supply?
> > Thanks,
> > Ken W7TS
>
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