[ICOM] Icom 706 on HF

[Paul Gates, KD3JF]

I have had my 706MKIIG for about a couple of years and use it here in the apt. I have no complaints or problems. Antennas are a G5RV and a Gap Challenger Vertical. I am not sure what "but not stellar" would mean! It is probably one of the best rigs I have ever had, if not the best. I have a MFJ 989C tuner that I use with it. I am not an engineer so I may be satisfied with my 706 when an engineer would find some minute thing that they do not like! 8-)
Paul, KD3JF
Glen Burnie, MD
FM19qd (Map Grid Square)


----- Original Message ----
From: Max Harelik <mharelik at comanchetx.com>
To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, June 5, 2006 8:56:08 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Icom 706 on HF


If you don't have an antenna tuner, you'll probably need one. That has 
been my experience with my 706 Mk2G and the G5RV. Otherwise, I have 
found the 706 to be adequate but not stellar in most types of use.

73,
Max, K5OVW

John Geiger wrote:

>After a recent rig failure I have acquired an Icom 706 as my HF/6 rig for awhile until funds get better.  What is the 706 original like as an HF performer?  I will be using it mainly in the house with a decent high bands antenna, and a G5RV type antenna for the low bands.  Have a CW filter ordered already for it.  I will be using it mainly for DXing with some light contesting, and rag chewing.
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>73s John W5TD
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