[ICOM] 746 pro auto tune problem

[Ed Yeary]

Thanks Denis. I suspect Icoms official stance on the subject is there is no 
problem with the tuner on 6 meters but it appears otherwise.
Ed







----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Denis Barton" <denisbarton at bellsouth.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] 746 pro auto tune problem


> Hi Ed,
>
> I had the same problem as you with my IC-756Pro. (Twice) My problem 
> happened when using the tuner on 6 Meters into a high SWR. After that the 
> tuner worked ok on 6 Meters but stopped working on HF. Icom repair 
> replaced a relay in the tuner and that fixed it.
>
> Denis WB8SKP
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ed Yeary" <w4tey at bellsouth.net>
> To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 9:49 AM
> Subject: [ICOM] 746 pro auto tune problem
>
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> Well I have discussed my problem with Icom in WA. and in Spartanburg S.C. 
> at the repair center there. They say there is no issue with the auto tuner 
> being operated on 6 meters causing failure or sticking or etc. on the rest 
> of the bands when operating the auto tune. I know this goes against what 
> I'm seeing on the list but in any case I guess this is way over my head so 
> the radio is going to see the doctor in Spartanburg. They said this was a 
> fairly complex issue and needed to be sent out. Thanks for all your 
> responses. I will let you know what happens as I go through the waiting 
> and return of my baby from Spartanburg. 73
> Ed Yeary
> W4TEY
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