[ICOM] 706 MK2G Finals - possible replacements?

[Gareth Gammon]

Doesn't it make you long for the good old days when you just popped in a new 
6146 or such, do a little neutralizing and be back on air again?  Hmm, I 
wonder if I SHOULD buy a new rig?

Gareth VE7CGG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Max Harelik" <mharelik at comanchetx.com>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] 706 MK2G Finals - possible replacements?


> "....it might be worth it to the group if we could attempt to locate 
> another non Icom-specific part to repair our rigs with." <snip>
>
> Great idea, Dan. In addition to my 703 and 706, I've got several hybrid 
> rigs. I've found that the solid state components are much more difficult 
> to find than the tubes. Seems like obsolescence moves faster in the 
> transistor/IC world. So far, I haven't had any problems with either of my 
> Icoms, but being a boy scout, I'd much rather be prepared for Murphy's Law 
> being enacted. Turning my 706 into a "parts rig" is not an attractive 
> idea.
>
> Maybe if replacing individual transistors turns out not to be a viable 
> solution, a custom replacement PA board might be the ticket. Put together 
> a kit, perhaps, and share the component procurements costs among us 706 
> owners?
>
> 73,
> Max, K5OVW
>
>
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