[ICOM] 756 ProII low power

[Mike Olbrisch]

If I were you, I would really Really REALLY make an effort to check the DC power
internal to the radio.  That is such a VERY common problem, with the exact
symptoms you describe.  Yeah - I know it is a pain to do it.  Those MOLEX
connectors spread a bit, and work fine under no load, but pack it in when the
current rises.  And it doesn't take a lot to make the radio react.

Long ago (30+ years) ICOM sold a VHF MARINE radio that was rated for full output
with 10.5 VDC input.  I always thought that was a great idea.  They should do
that with Amateur equipment too.  My 706 is so sensitive.....

Mike - KD9KC.
El Paso, Tx.
DM61rt

ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (Molon labe. [mo-lone lah-veh] Google it)

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Ferguson
> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 8:53 AM
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] 756 ProII low power
> 
> My 756ProII is running into a 500W Termaline Coaxial 
> Resistive Bird dummy load. 
> I have also connected my WM-1 SWR/Wattmeter. The external 
> wattmeter reading agrees with the transceiver metered power 
> output within a few watts. SWR is 1:1.
> 
> I first noticed the problem when operating into my antenna 
> and looking at the external wattmeter. I then connected my 
> dummy load and used the transceiver wattmeter with the same results.
> 
> Paul
> K5ESW