[ICOM] Re: IC-735 Problem Resolved - Backup Battery Question

[Gary P. Fiber]

     I  recall  that  in the 80s some ICOM radios had a situation where the
>    battery backed  up the firmware of the radio.  If the battery was 
> removed from
>    the  circuit  and  another  battery  not  placed  in  parallel  
> with it the
>    firmware was lost  and the radio turned into "a toaster".
>    Is this the situation with the 735?
>    73,
>    Michael

NO the only result you will have by removing the Lithium Battery on an 
IC-735 is
the loss of any programmed memories. They will all reset to 28 MHz. So if you
have frequencies in memory you require, either parallel the battery or merely
write them down and reprogram then after battery replacement.

Gary P. Fiber K8IZ
GROL PG-19-6691
Washington State Resident