[ICOM] Re: Icom 706mk2g getting hot

[K6STU at aol.com]

Hello. 
   Two things that should fix this problem I am sure you have  been already 
told. First always run the radio on 13.8 VDC not 12 VDC. If you use  the radio 
in the car, leave the engine running. Shut the engine off, the battery  
voltage drops and you have the bad audio problem as well as reduced  output.
    Second go on the internet and type in:  mods.dk .  once on that site 
click on Icom and then click on 706MK2G. Look for the fan  running at lower speed 
during receive mod.  All it takes is the addition of  one resistor.
    I have made this mod on the two 706MK2G's that I have.  In the receive 
mode the radio runs 50 percent cooler.
   When you key up the transmitter the fan runs at full  speed.
    These two suggestions should cure your problem.
Good Luck and 73.
Mike, K6STU
 
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