[ICOM] opinions needed - 706 finals

[Renee]

The only problem I know is the pre 15xxxx finals are no 
longer available and that is the problem I have been 
referring to in my emails.
73,
Renee NZ9T


Rick Robinson wrote:
> 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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