[ICOM] IC706MkIIG "Tuner Module"

[Jerry Keller - K3BZ]

Many thanks to Jim and all the rest that kindly answered my question.  I have it now, and much 
appreciated. One came with the 706 I just bought and I wondered exactly how and when to use it... 
now I know.

73,  Jerry K3BZ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Vohland" <n9vo at hotmail.com>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 12:22 PM
Subject: RE: [ICOM] IC706MkIIG "Tuner Module"


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> When you plug the tuner module into the tuner connection of the 706 MK II G it allows the tune 
> button on the front of the rig to operate. When the tune button is pushed, the 706 thinks there is 
> a tuner attached and it outputs a approx 10 watt cw tone for approx 7-10 seconds. This can be very 
> handy  for tuning an antenna. On my personal setup, I use a 706 MK II G for mobile with a High 
> Sierra screwdriver. I know approx where to run the antenna to and then I activate the "tune" 
> button and while the tone is activated, I fine tune my antenna for a perfect swr match. They do 
> work great and there are several on the market. Try ebay. Good luck.
> 73, Jim, N9VO
>
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