[ICOM] ICOMs

[Phil Krichbaum]

Lots of  rig for the size of the box. Front end a bit wide open and 
subject to overload but good sensitivity (I did make a few 2m CW EME 
QSOs with 706+ brick), NB not very effective and they are power hogs. 
Try reducing dial intensity for a bit less heat.
    Phil N0KE

KD7JYK DM09 wrote:
> Anyone have any comments AGAINST the IC-706 MKIIG ?
>
> I have a MKII now, it is becoming flakey and erratic, I think it is a
> combination of extreme heat, cold and vibration.  I am not interesested in
> trouble-shooting it, just replacing it.
>
> Kurt
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