[Icom] Found a problem.

[Tony Hwang]

Hi,
My KLO days, it was tube rig, RX/TX in a water tight metal case(just 
like .30 Cal ammo case).
At least did not have to worry about SWR too much.
73,
Tony, VE6CGX

Adam Farson wrote:

>Hi Frank,
>
>Some months ago, I had the occasion to post a short item about an SAS lad on
>a deep-insertion mission in the Iraqi desert, using a PRC-316 (20W HF-SSB
>manpack) to "get the message through". Now just imagine if this poor guy had
>to tinker with his radio whilst taking fire from enemy irregulars.
>
>At least one can take comfort in the fact that the PRC-316 is the product of
>a "real" radio manufacturer. Admittedly, HM Loyal Taxpayer probably paid
>more for it than he would have for a bit of MFJ kit, though.
>
>Cheers for now, 73,
>Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
>
>
>
>On Behalf Of Frank A. Ellis
>
>Hi Bill,
>
><< I have always believed that MFJ was one of the "true ham suppliers"  in
>the "true spirit of hams", i.e. that you have to tinker with their products
>to get them just right (tongue in cheek).>>
>
>
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