[ICOM] Icom 706 on HF

[KD5SFA]

John,
I have the MKIIG version that I use with a OCF windom
cut for 80m.  Using a LDG at100-pro auto antenna tuner
I am able to tune 160m-6m on the windom.  I have also
used it on 6m with a small yagi, a moxon, and 2m with a 
halo.  As far as a comparison between the original 706 and
the MKIIG I cannot tell you.  Best thing I can say is get on
the air and see what reports you get.

73,
Jon
KD5SFA




>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "John Geiger" <w5td at lcisp.com>
>To: <ic706 at yahoogroups.com>; <ICOM706 at yahoogroups.com>; "ICOM Reflector" 
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>Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 11:27 PM
>Subject: [ICOM] Icom 706 on HF
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>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.
>
>73s John W5TD
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