[ICOM] SWR problem on 706Mk2G

[Gary Fiber]

Does the SWR straighten out when you transmit into a dummy load? I always question use of an antenna as a standard test jig even if "Ok" with other rigs. Maybe the PA is spurious on 15 and 6 meters. Maybe some reactive component in the antenna the 706MK II does not like. Icom's were pretty tight for correct SWR specs, some other rigs like Kenwoods don't care and will be happy into almost a 3:1 mismatch, Icoms like 1:5:1 maybe 2:1 at the most.

Gary P. Fiber K8IZ



> On Dec 19, 2015, at 12:33 PM, John Geiger <af5cc2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I recently purchased a used ICOM 706MK2G and it seems to have swr meter
> issues on a couple of bands.  This occurs on 15 and 6 meters where the swr
> is reading higher than what it should.  Has anyone seen this before, or
> knows how to fix it?
> I tried tightening the circuit board screws and that didn't fix it.
> 
> 73
> John AF5CC
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