It is the best deal going for the money. I love mine.

I haven't had any problems with this rig and I have owned a couple. Long
story.

Ed, NM2K


"Martin" wrote in message
.net...
I'd appreciate any comments, pro and con, from actual users of the
IC-706MKIIG. Performance, reliability, service problems, etc.

As it's described it seems to have features I'd like and need: small size,
both HF and VHF, and a reasonable power level. Any suggestions as to
other
rigs with similar features would be appreciated also.

Marty K1FHR

If you have not done so yet, check out the user reviews for the 706 and
other rigs at http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/14

73

Paul AB0SI


"Martin" wrote in message
.net...
I'd appreciate any comments, pro and con, from actual users of the
IC-706MKIIG. Performance, reliability, service problems, etc.

As it's described it seems to have features I'd like and need: small size,
both HF and VHF, and a reasonable power level. Any suggestions as to
other
rigs with similar features would be appreciated also.

Marty K1FHR

On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Martin wrote:

I'd appreciate any comments, pro and con, from actual users of the
IC-706MKIIG. Performance, reliability, service problems, etc.

As it's described it seems to have features I'd like and need: small size,
both HF and VHF, and a reasonable power level. Any suggestions as to other
rigs with similar features would be appreciated also.

Marty K1FHR




--
The XYL and I run one in the mobile rig. Performs very well in all
manners. Using a hustler fold over with the resonators we have worked a
lot of states and counties from the pickup. It has a good noise reduction
system and a fair to good noise blanker.

Fred KE8TQ
Lorraine KC8HWV (the dyed in the wool county hunter)

I own one of them & also a Yaesu FT 857. I think with the combination of
the 857 & the ATAS 120 antenna my choice would definately go that way.
Charles


In article , "Martin"
Marge wrote:

I'd appreciate any comments, pro and con, from actual users of the
IC-706MKIIG. Performance, reliability, service problems, etc.

As it's described it seems to have features I'd like and need: small size,
both HF and VHF, and a reasonable power level. Any suggestions as to other
rigs with similar features would be appreciated also.

Marty K1FHR

I've had both the original 706 and have had the MKIIG since 2001 and the
MKIIG is a great radio. I use it as my base radio. I love the radio, but the
only thing it doesn't have going is the ability to be programmed by PC. At
least I have yet to find a decent program for it.
There is much better software available for the Yaesu radio's. It makes it a
lot easier to program all the channels, if you're using for other than HF. I
use it for all the bands, so PC programming would be nice.
But like it just the same.
That's my 2 cents worth.

Lou

(AO KD5FXT) wrote in message ...
My 706 has worked great for 2 or 3 years, however, my mkiiG has some problems.
1) my ssb power is only 30 watts on 20-160 meters. (AM power and rtty Power is
ok)

A friend of mine has one that dropped power. Was a loose solder
connection. But forgot exactly where...I'd have to ask him.

2) SWR and Power Meters seem to be reversed on 20-160 meters.
I use an external tuner to verify this.
3) 440 does not seem to receive.
4) Local service people (Avvid) does not work on the G model

Hummm. I thought Cliff worked on those....Guess not. My friend took
his over to Houston amateur supply or whatever they call it. Spring
TX. "George is the tech" He seemed to be able to fix it..

5) Guess it will have to go back to Icom for alignment at $75 / hour

That would be my first choice. Probably costs more, but I like the
idea of the factory working on it. "Mods updates, overall tech
quality, etc.."
I've got a 706mk2g, but no real problems so far after 2.5 years or so,
and that radio is on 24/7 nearly. It's my main casual listening radio.
I've got it on AM-740 right now as I type. :/ MK

In rec.radio.amateur.equipment Martin wrote:
I'd appreciate any comments, pro and con, from actual users of the
IC-706MKIIG. Performance, reliability, service problems, etc.

I got one a couple of months ago--they've dropped the price
and I couldn't resist. I got it really to work 6 meters but
wound up putting it in the car instead. I am REALLY impressed
with it. The DSP/auto-noise-reduction stuff seems to work
remarkably well (I've never had it before so I'm not a very
serious judge, though.) The menu system is pretty easy to use
even in the car, and the memories are darned nice--they store
power level among other parameters, so I can switch between the
local repeater and low power, and 70 watts on 20 meters, just with
the flip of the knob. VERY nice. I've only owned 4 HF rigs in my
entire 14 years as a ham, so I'm not very experienced with rigs
in general. But I've been DELIGHTED with the 706 MkIIG. If I
ever get bored with HF mobile I'll probably bring it inside for
my main SSB rig and use my FT-840 for PSK and CW. Feel free to
email me if you have any specific questions .. GOOD LUCK!

_______________________________________________
Ken Kuzenski AC4RD kuzen001 at acpub .duke .edu
_______________________________________________
All disclaimers apply, see? www.duke.edu/~kuzen001

On 21 Aug 2003 10:19:23 GMT, (AO KD5FXT) sent into
the ether:

My 706 has worked great for 2 or 3 years, however, my mkiiG has some problems.
1) my ssb power is only 30 watts on 20-160 meters. (AM power and rtty Power is
ok)
2) SWR and Power Meters seem to be reversed on 20-160 meters.
I use an external tuner to verify this.
3) 440 does not seem to receive.
4) Local service people (Avvid) does not work on the G model
5) Guess it will have to go back to Icom for alignment at $75 / hour


Try the Icom reflector. It's a great group of people.

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On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 17:55:35 GMT, "Martin"
wrote:

I'd appreciate any comments, pro and con, from actual users of the
IC-706MKIIG. Performance, reliability, service problems, etc.

As it's described it seems to have features I'd like and need: small size,
both HF and VHF, and a reasonable power level. Any suggestions as to other
rigs with similar features would be appreciated also.

Marty K1FHR

hi, marty. i've got a MKIIG in my camper and use it when
camping...not as often as i'd like. no problems with it at all. it
performs well. i guess the only "complaint' i'd have is trying to
remember all of the functions. but that's a problem with most moden
rigs.

73,
rich, n9dko

Well, Martin, I use mine in my Semi truck, getting beat up by the
Arkansas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Arizona, and California
roads all the time as I roll on delivering freight. It's never let me
down once. One comment, though, if you plan on using it while rolling,
the narrow SSB filter is almost a MUST. Makes listening through the
"tire static" (yes, it really does exist. I have proof.) much easier.

73 de AI8W, Chris

Martin wrote:

I'd appreciate any comments, pro and con, from actual users of the
IC-706MKIIG. Performance, reliability, service problems, etc.

As it's described it seems to have features I'd like and need: small size,
both HF and VHF, and a reasonable power level. Any suggestions as to other
rigs with similar features would be appreciated also.

Marty K1FHR