[ICOM] IC-756 - CW problem - and on Christmas yet!

[Jan C. Robbins]

I agree with Warren.  That's just what the 706's do when RF gets back 
into the rig--they're esp. vulnerable on 17m. 73 Jan N0JR

w1gud wrote:

> Sounds like RF in the rig to me!
> Sorry you are having the problem...
> 73, Warren W1GUD
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
> Behalf Of Carl Vangsness
> Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2004 12:47 PM
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: [ICOM] IC-756 - CW problem - and on Christmas yet!
> 
> Calling all 756 experts. I finally decide to get serious about getting 
> back into CW operation after a LONG hiatus when my IC-756 decides to 
> give me grief.
> 
> Briefly at any power level setting over 40 to 45%, when I attempt to key 
> the rig from the front panel keyjack using the built-in keyer or the 
> rear key jack direct, the 756 screen goes to full blue for a moment and 
> the rig resets itself to the previous mode! All bands, nothing connected 
> except the key, a dummy load attached to Ant 1, and the 12 vdc 
> powersupply.  Even when I have the tuner disengaged, when the rig comes 
> back to life I can hear the motors turning as if it is looking for a 
> match. Shouldn't since I am connected to the dummy load of 50 ohms.
> 
> I would love to get the rig going on CW but with my indoor attic W9INN 
> dipole (good antenna courtesy of the late W9INN but lousy location) I 
> need all the power I can get from the 756.  Anyone ever observe this 
> behavior and anyone have a suggestion or remedy (other than sell/trade - 
> already thought of that and the 756 received is still better than 75% of 
> the current crop of rigs out there).
> 
> 73 and Merry Christmas,
> 
> Carl WCØV
> wc0v at comcast.net
> 
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