[ICOM] My 745

[W5JMW]

Ron,What mode were you trying it on? If ssb or cw I am sure you checked the 
power out (RF) and mic controls.If fm? does it have the fm bd? If am 
sorry.The 745 won't do am.It receives am..Just some thoughts..73 john
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Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:36 PM
Subject: [ICOM] My 745


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>
> Hi. I have a 745 that I brought brand new. It has < 1 hour on transmit. (I 
> have a LOT of other radios). ha ha
>
> However, I recently went to use it and I have absolutely NO output. The 
> 'red' "transmit" LED comes on, but nothing, any mode.  The receiver, 
> display and all other functions are perfect, as usual. Thinking it might 
> just be the internal meter circuit, I connected my Drake watt meter. Zip.
> None of the "Meter" positions on the 745 does a thing, in xmit mode.
>
> This radio has never transmitted into an open circuit and it is always 
> disconnected from the antennas.
>
> Before I pull it off the desk and head for the repair benches, anyone have 
> a clue?
>
> I did search the Icom "Knowledge Base" and the only thing close was a 
> resistor in the regular unit. However, that should give a dead receiver as 
> well......Bloody 'crummy cap' problem?????
>
> Thank you!!
>
> ron
> N4UE
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