[ICOM] WTD: 706MkII control head or replacement LCD display

[Mike Olbrisch]

First question - have you tried contacting ICOM?  

In most vehicle theft situations, it is the control head taken (looks like a
satellite receiver) and the main body is left under the seat - good luck
finding a control head alone.  But ICOM may have the display available.

Vy73 - Mike - KD9KC.
El Paso, Texas - DM61rt.
W5-SOTA Association Manager.
W5-SOTA info: www.qsl.net/kd9kc/




-----Original Message-----
From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Paul
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 11:04
To: icom at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [ICOM] WTD: 706MkII control head or replacement LCD display

My 706MkII LCD display is starting to get "bleed thru darkening" where
dark/black splotches appear on the display. So far it's in the corners or
sides where it doesn't interfere with reading the display but I expect it
will get worse. Radio is used mobile so is subject to extreme weather
variations throughout winter and summer. I expect that may be the cause.
Love the radio so would like to locate a spare head (with a good display) or
a display by itself (if they are replaceable, haven't taken mine apart to
see). Any suggestions on parts availability/replacement of LCD? Radio works
fine, not interested in upgrading to a new mobile HF rig.
 
73, Paul W2EC