[Icom] 706 freq problem

Sun, 15 Jun 2003 12:33:49 -0400

Hey Mike. Please refresh my very very short memory on the rechargeable
jumper battery subject. I can remember all the great stuff 20 years ago but
can't remember how I got to the desk to type this message.
ED AND CARRIE YEARY  W4TEY and W4CAY
325 CUMBERLAND DRIVE
HARROGATE, TN. 37752-6942

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Olbrisch" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 12:14 PM
Subject: RE: [Icom] 706 freq problem

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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
> > Behalf Of [email protected]
> > Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 3:55 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: [Icom] 706 freq problem
> >
> >
> >
> > About a week ago my original model 706, purchased new in 1996
> > by me, was fine.
> > A couple of days ago I noticed the Maritime Mobile Service
> > Net on 14300 was on
> > 14298.98.  Odd.  Prompted me to do a little checking.  Ah,
> > WWV was on 14999.24.
> >  Hmmm.
>
>
> I do not have any suggestions for you, but I look forward very much to
> hearing what the outcome is.  I own one of these beasts also....
>
> I have an original 706, bought it used/broke/as-is for $50.00.  After 30
> minutes, I had the problem figured out.  $65.00 in parts and an hour labor
> later, I had a working radio.  I am completely happy with it, use it
> portable with the rechargeable jumper-battery kit mentioned in previous
> posts.  Along with the AH-3 and a 35ft fiberglass vertical, it is a fine
> station.
>
> Keep us posted as to what you find... please.
>
> Mike.  KD9KC
> El Paso, TX.
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