[ICOM] Which model has problems

[Jim Vohland]

As I know it: The first issue 756 has some issues with the infamous blue 
lines appearing. The condition gets worse until the screen is unreadable. Do 
not believe that any fix (i.e. new screens) remain available although rumor 
has it they may have/had/gonna have some made. Would be leary of any 
original 756 with any blue lines in the display.

The early 746's had a problem where the display would go out. This was the 
result of a heat problem. Owners would turn the intensity of the backlite 
down in hopes of extending life/saving the screen or whatever. What this did 
was compound the heat dissipation problem resulting in dead screens. This 
one was repairable. Later 746's and pro's have no known display issues but 
do have the "no TX" problems.

>From: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi at sbcglobal.net>
>Reply-To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
>To: "Icom Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [ICOM] Which model has problems
>Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:36:42 -0500
>
>Someone please help me with a little confusion:
>
>I have read *so* much about problems with the Icom 746 or 756 or
>something like that that I am confused as to which model they had the
>display problems with.
>
>Can someone pls tell me which models in these eras they had the problems
>with?
>
>Then I also heard only certain serial numbers applied.
>Is there a webpage somewhere that explains all of this?
>
>73 fer nw,
>Bob
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