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Old September 16th 07, 01:43 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Rick (W-A-one-R-K-T) Rick (W-A-one-R-K-T) is offline
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Default icom 706 powering itself on and off

On Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:33:58 -0400, Jerry wrote:

Two known issues with this radio. If the radio is remoted, check to see
that the little screw that fastens the remote cable is secured to the body
of the radio. This is VERY important! Make sure it is TIGHT. This will
shut the radio off as RF will get into it via the non-shielded cable
(without the little screw) if the screw is omitted or loose.


Hi, Jerry.

I have used my IC-706 mobile in a car, truck, motorcycle, and airplane,
always with the remote and cable, and have never yet used the screw to
hold it in. Never had a problem.

It will shut itself off due to low voltage, though. Had that happen many
times when using it in the shack on an AGM battery.