[ICOM] Icom and AM broadcast overload

[Lawrence Young]

I recently transferred some of my station to another operating position. I am now having 
problems with AM broadcast overload up and down the HF bands. First my IC 706mkIIG and now 
my 746 pro are being overloaded. I don't live all that close to the AM transmitter. It's 
at least 3 -5 miles away. At first I thought this was due to my 706 having a connector 
problem but that has been fixed and my 746 is FB after getting it back from the radio 
doctor. I have tried Ferrite beads and may need to add some more and I will try to improve 
my grounding but other than this are there some more things to try? 
Ed  W4TEY
 
ED: I know that you believe you have checked all connectors and connections, but it sounds to me that you may have a good case of RF rectification  from the BC station going on somewhere in your station setup. The clue being after you relocated a part of your station. AS crazy as it sounds, double check and clean all connectors and connections, including any antenna switches. It could be at the coax to antenna connections itself. Assume nothing. BC overload, not very likely, unless you are within a mile or two of a 50 Kw station. Good luck, Larry K4LXV.