[ICOM] IC-756Pro3 and Inrad Roofing Filter

[Dave Meitzen]

Let them do it -- easy mod for someone doing SMT stuff daily :>))
Best Regards
Dave 

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From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Ekki Plicht (DF4OR)
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 2:32 PM
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-756Pro3 and Inrad Roofing Filter

On Saturday 19 January 2008, Dave Meitzen wrote:
> I have a Pro III that I attempted to make the conversion. I managed to 
> render the Pro III inoperative. SMT work is not for the inexperienced 
> tech and requires the right equipment. I have an intermittent problem 
> I have not been able to track down. This will be my weekend activity. 
> When the unit works you can tell the selectivity is greatly improved. 
> The problem I have is a result of a shaky hand not Inrad.

Ok, thanks. I am aware that the mod is somewhat challenging. Luckily I have
our shop technician at hand who does stuff like this every day, if necessary
I can ask him for help...

73,
Ekki, DF4OR

> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ekki Plicht (DF4OR)
> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 2:59 AM
> To: Icom List (Icom List)
> Subject: [ICOM] IC-756Pro3 and Inrad Roofing Filter
>
> Hello all.
> Inrad offers an enhanced roofing filter[1] for the Pro3. I am 
> contemplating using this in my rig. Does anybody have practical 
> experiences if the upgrade is worthwhile?
>
> 73,
> Ekki, DF4OR
>
> [1] http://www.inrad.net/product.php?productid=225
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