[ICOM] opinions needed - 706 finals

[Rick Robinson]

I don't recall a problem with the finals in the 706 series, other than 
they (pre15XXX)  are not available any more. Has there been a rash  
failures I have not heard about? I'm still running mine with no 
problems(knock on wood)  and I purchased mine when they first introduced 
the G model. I also have another one I am considering selling to fund a 
project for the new car. I've run mine mobile since day one and have 
always kept an eye on the swr and made sure things were ship shape and 
have had no problems. If they do go out, then you have a SW receiver and 
scanner and a reason to get a new rig. Yes I know thats not a good way 
to look at it but at least you have something left of the radio. Far 
different than if the compressor goes out in your refrigerator, then you 
have nothing but a disposal fee to look at. Has there been a failure 
problem related to anything other than negligence ?.......Rick     

Renee wrote:
> Scott of MTS was very helpful with my questions about 
> radios. He said that the finals issue is with all the 706's 
> even the Mark2G with lower serial numbers. He said any 
> Mark2G with a serial number over 15XXXx or 16xxxx are 
> alright though as they have the newer finals, not the 
> obsolete ones.
>
>
>
> Julio Peralta wrote:
>   
>> I think the finals issue for the 706 only applied to the original 706 not
>> the M2G.
>>
>> Julio, W4HY
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
>> Behalf Of Renee
>> Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 3:48 AM
>> To: Icom
>> Subject: [ICOM] opinions needed
>>
>> I have decided to give up my 706Mark2G due to the issue with 
>> the finals. I was wondering what does everyone think about 
>> new vs old radios for reliability and repair? I need to get 
>> something to replace the 706 but not sure which way to go 
>> now. Another "all in one rig" or a couple separate radios 
>> for HF/6 and VHF/UHF?
>> Any thoughts, opinions, insights would be greatly appreciated.
>> 73,
>> Renee NZ9T
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