[ICOM] SWR tuning issue with IC-706MkIIG

[Michael G. Carper]

I haven't done that thus far.  I may dig one out and take a look.  But I
thought maybe someone else may have seen similar behavior.

Mike, WA9PIE

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Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 12:16 AM
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] SWR tuning issue with IC-706MkIIG

Without having a look at the schematic and hazarding a guess I would say may
one of the diodes in the swr circuit is in trouble.
Are you using an external meter to monitor the SWR when the Turbo Tuner is
running the antenna?

Gary K8IZ

On 1/6/2011 7:28 PM, Michael G. Carper wrote:
> I've got a relatively old, but well cared for IC-706MkIIG.  It's in my 
> truck (www.wa9pie.net/hamradio).  I'm using a N2VZ Turbo Tuner and a 
> Tarheel Model 100A antenna.  This setup works really well.  However.
>
>
>
> I occasionally have an issue where the following happens:
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>
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> .         I've changed frequency where tuning the antenna is needed
>
> .         I hit the tune button and the N2VZ auto-tuner begins working to
> move the antenna
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> .         Normally, at this point, I'd see the SWR indicator start from an
> infinite SWR to something approaching 1:1.  However, the problem is.
>
> .         The rig constantly reads an SWR of 1:1 as the auto-tuner moves
the
> antenna and eventually stops (may or may not be in-tune).
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> It's rather frustrating.  I did a CPU reset on the rig. no difference.
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> Thoughts?
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> Mike, WA9PIE
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