[ICOM] Heat problem on Pro ll ??

[awallacejr at sbcglobal.net]

Hi Cliff--


Have you had any experience with 756 Pro ll's "heat locking up" and refusing
to work requiring repair work by Icom after being left in the receive
position without transmitting for several hours?

Thanks, Andy  K5VM


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clif Holland" <clif at avvid.com>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Selected bands on Pro ll


> Send it to Icom before you void your warranty.
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> Clif Holland, KA5IPF
> AVVid
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mark Pride" <mpride at us.ibm.com>
> To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 4:08 PM
> Subject: [ICOM] Selected bands on Pro ll
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> Clif,
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> Appears you were right on with the VCO area.  VCO-A seems to be way down
in
> output voltage when on the lowest 3 bands (like .003 V vs. 1 to 3 volts on
> the other bands) when measured at LVA test point.  Given the very low
> voltage, what might be the problem?  I tried adjusting C278 to vary the
> voltage, but not much effect.
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> What might the problem be?  I seem to be inching toward the shipping
> department here to return it to ICOM.
> Still hoping I can fix it myself!
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> Regards,
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> Mark, K1RX
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