[Icom] IC-211 info needed

Wed, 23 Oct 2002 19:40:32 -0400

I am not familiar with the 211 but I had the same thing with the channel
changing knob on my IC746. After it was on for a while it would only change
the memory channels in an increasing order, so I had to go thru all 100 chs.
to get back to the one I wanted. I'm sure yours is just with the vfo/encoder
knob but the fix might be the same as mine. Strange as it might seem, on
advice from Dan in Icom service, I checked the ribbon cables in the radio
and also looked for loose board mounting screws. No screws were loose but
the ribbon cable going to the memory ch/PBT board  was inserted off kilter.
I carefully straightened the ribbon in the socket, reassembled the radio,
and the problem never appeared again. Also go to Icom Americas web site and
go into support and maint.&service ,then follow the directions and they have
a section that gives frequent problem areas and cures for the problems. You
might find yours. GL, Rick  K8DXN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Simpson, W8EK" <[email protected]>
To: "Icom List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 7:12 PM
Subject: [Icom] IC-211 info needed


> My son (KC8IOY) recently got an Icom 211.
>
> Some of the time, it will work fine, but after it warms up, it will
> only tune UP, regardless of which direction one turns the knob.
>
> I know that there are some issues with plastic trimmer caps someplace,
> and have no idea if this is related or not.
>
> The power output seems to be a bit low, with about 8 W out at 144 MHz,
> and only about 4 W out at 148 MHz.  Audio sounds good on both transmit
> and receive, and on both FM and SSB.
>
> I am guessing that someone on this list has "been there, done that",
> and would appreciate any suggestions.
>
> Thanks.
>
> 73,
>
> Ken, W8EK
>
> Ken Simpson
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