[ICOM] 706 MK II

[Dick Flanagan]

I would start by measuring the power supply voltage right at the radio.

Dick

At 06:10 PM 8/20/2009, Tom Bates wrote:
 >My loyal pal ( IC-706 MK II ) has developed a malady where it will not "wake
 >up" when the power button is pushed.  This is whether the control head is
 >connected right to the base unit or to the base unit via the extension
 >cable.
 >
 >If I make and break one of the power wires while the power supply is on, I
 >can hear a weak, momentary "tick" from the current limiting power supply and
 >see a very slight deflection of the ammeter.  However, pushing the "power"
 >button on the control head has no effect--no reaction or "tick" from the
 >supply and the display stays dark.
 >
 >Any suggestions?
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Dick Flanagan K7VC
dick at k7vc.com