[ICOM] IC2KL Bias supply

vk6jb vk6jb at amnet.net.au
Mon Jan 9 01:16:40 EST 2006


Thankyou to all who answered my yeasu question.
it is appreciated.
I am now armed with some valued knowledge.
73 & 88's,
De John 
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "W. David Paperman" <wpaper at ev1.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC2KL Bias supply


> Hi, Adam;
> 
> No, I have no experience with Yaesu equipment other than the FT 101 
> series and the FL amplifiers. The amplifier I was referring to was the 
> SG-500. It is not as forgiving (well protected) as the IC2KL but is 
> quite rugged and, above all, very easy to service.
> 
> After several unacceptable experiences with both Yaesu and Kenwood I 
> settled in with Icom, in great part due to the superb service support.
> 
> I limit the time I have available for service work on Icom products 
> (primarily supporting a local dealer and overseas clients), 
> "boatanchors" and rebuilding TelRex rotators (I have small machine 
> shop). After all, I was told when I retired that all I am supposed to do 
> is chase DX, contest, and maintain my "estate", Ant-Hill. Obviously not 
> the case!
> 
> My IC2KL is also on its' 4th exciter. I started with an IC 720, then IC- 
> 740, a 756 and now a 756 Pro II. If the gods smile on me I will 
> eventually go to the Pro III. The 7800 is great but all my gear, 
> excepting the amplifiers and tower rotators, are powered by two large 
> battery banks. Unfortunately, the 7800 is not "battery friendly".
> 
> Be well;
> 
> Dave, W5WP
> 
> Adam Farson wrote:
> 
> > Hi Dave,
> > 
> > Is your Brand 'X' a Yaesu Quadra perchance?
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