[ICOM] IC 745 preamp not working

[Mike Olbrisch]

Well - I had a 740.  And it was a Loooooonnnng time ago.  But I seem to remember
that there were a few problems possible there.  Those push-button switches were
notorious for failing, most noticeable in the speech processor.  Cleaning did
not help, only replacement.  I believe there was also an issue with the relay,
and that could be cleaned.

Not much - but I hope it helps.  Perhaps Gary will jump in with more experience.
My 740 was a GREAT radio, but when I got a 781 it just was not being used - so I
sold it to someone who would put it on the air.

Good luck.

Mike - KD9KC.
El Paso, Tx.
DM61rt

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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric
> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 4:37 PM
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: [ICOM] IC 745 preamp not working
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to get my preamp 
> working on my IC 745 ?  When I push the preamp button it actually 
> reduces the signal, I figure it's got to be some active 
> components that 
> have to be replaced.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Eric
> 
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