[ICOM] Icom 706 on HF

[Paul Gates, KD3JF]

Even though I have the G I have operated the previous model. My window air cond keeps the G cool!
 
Paul, KD3JF
Glen Burnie, MD
FM19qd (Map Grid Square)


----- Original Message ----
From: John Geiger <w5td at lcisp.com>
To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, June 5, 2006 11:33:10 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Icom 706 on HF


Thanks for all of the comments, but I didn't ask about the MKIIG because
that is not what I am getting.  I was curious about the 706 original.  I am
sure that there have been improvements from the original to the MKII to the
MKIIG, which is one reason I was interested in how the 706 original does.  I
have received a couple of favorable comments so far about the 706.  One
thing I like about the 706 original is that the fan runs all of the time,
which keeps the rig cooler, meaning it will last longer.

73s John W5TD
----- Original Message -----
From: "KD5SFA" <divenut1 at sprynet.com>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Icom 706 on HF


> 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"
> ><icom at mailman.qth.net>
> >Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 11:27 PM
> >Subject: [ICOM] Icom 706 on HF
> >
> >
> >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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