[ICOM] IC-91A Handheld

[Edward L. Dowdy]

I don't think the suggestion was a joke. Are you wearing polarized glasses?
They used to make the display of my MKIIG disappear.

73,
Ed KA9EES

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim M." <jmiller1706 at cfl.rr.com>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-91A Handheld


> Well things are getting weirder and weirder.  Holding the face of the
> handheld to a metal plate, tin foil, or another skin surface doesn't
result
> in any LCD failure.  Only when I hold it against my face (mostly left
cheek)
> will the display go out on transmit.  I do have gold fillings in my upper
> teeth.  Any theories?  This is no joke.  The manual does say to hold it in
> front of and away from your face, for safety from RF....
/