[ICOM] RE: Icom 781 heat problem (Peter Veach)

[Gary]

The excellent IC-781 line voltage test results were published by Floyd, K8AC
back in March of 2004. Unfortunately his link to the article no longer works
but perhaps Floyd is still a list member and can help us with a new link.
Thanks Floyd,
Gary

Mel wrote:

> If you check through the archives, this fix (lower primary voltage) was
> actually tested and doesn't work. Apparently, the only fix that works is
> supplemental cooling.
>
> Perhaps somebody remembers the link. It was about 1 year ago. Made
> interesting reading.
>
> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >    1. RE: Icom 781 heat problem (Peter Veach)
> >
> >
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 23:53:19 -0600
> > From: "Peter Veach" <n9qzd at spbbs.com>
> > Subject: RE: [ICOM] Icom 781 heat problem
> > To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> > Message-ID: <HEEJKACPEMPBMPCGANOEEEOHOJAA.n9qzd at spbbs.com>
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> > I bought a 100 volt step down transformer from a 'travel'
> > website. Works great.
> >
> > -Pete
> >
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