[ICOM] IC-746 Blows Fuse

[CWO]

Hi Larry, I figured out that the tuner in the IC-746 blows a fuse whenever 
it is engaged.  The first time the fuse blow the indication was that there 
was a large RF leak in the shack.  That caused me to think that the SWR may 
have been too high.  The second thing that through me off was that is was 
not blowing the fuse in the radio, nor tripping the power supply, nor 
blowing the fuses on the input line cable, but rather the 20amp fuse on a 
power panel.

Needless to say I am sadden by the demise of my first radio, but I know that 
all good things must end one day >>GRIN<<.
Thanks for responding.

73,
Roland
K5CW

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From: <k4lxv at bellsouth.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:06 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-746 Blows Fuse


> Rowland: can you provide a little more info please? Does the radio itself 
> blow a fuse, or does the fuse in the DC power line to the radio blow a 
> fuse? If so, Have you measured and checked the DC power connector at the 
> back of the radio for voltage and security of connection? These are things 
> to check. The radio draws its highest current on 6 meters. Hope this 
> helps, Larry K4LXV.
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