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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 |
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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 |
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sideband wrote in message Makes listening through the
"tire static" (yes, it really does exist. I have proof.) much easier. 73 de AI8W, Chris Yes it does exist. I bet the greater bulk of the noise I get at road speeds is tire static. If I stop, even with the engine running, it's pretty quiet. But at highway speeds, my noise will jump up a good bit. I've heard of various cures, ranging from anti-static powder in the tires, to springs you insert in the wheel bearing caps to make a better electrical connection across the bearings I presume. I've never bothered trying any of them yet. I just turn on the NB... MK |
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sideband wrote in message Makes listening through the
"tire static" (yes, it really does exist. I have proof.) much easier. 73 de AI8W, Chris Yes it does exist. I bet the greater bulk of the noise I get at road speeds is tire static. If I stop, even with the engine running, it's pretty quiet. But at highway speeds, my noise will jump up a good bit. I've heard of various cures, ranging from anti-static powder in the tires, to springs you insert in the wheel bearing caps to make a better electrical connection across the bearings I presume. I've never bothered trying any of them yet. I just turn on the NB... MK |
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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 |
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Re 20 meter hamstick and AH-4:
Do you mean you are using an AH-4 to tune the 20 m hamstick to other bands? If so, to which bands and what kind of SWR's? Bob K9KKY |
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Bob Cook wrote: Re 20 meter hamstick and AH-4: Do you mean you are using an AH-4 to tune the 20 m hamstick to other bands? If so, to which bands and what kind of SWR's? Bob K9KKY I have used it on 40 meters successfully and on 15 and 10. The SWR is perfect. The efficiency of the system is not so good. I can do the same thing with my Webster BandSpanner. My biggest problem is being mobile when there is a band opening. Havn't found that many on 15 & 10 recently....at least when I have been in the car. With the AH-4, it really doesn't matter what I put back on the antenna mount. It will find he L/C combination and match it to the radio (within reason of course...obviously can't use a 1/4 wave UHF spike on 40 meters). I have been looking around for a 102" CB whip. That would work as well as anything. |
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Bob Cook wrote: Re 20 meter hamstick and AH-4: Do you mean you are using an AH-4 to tune the 20 m hamstick to other bands? If so, to which bands and what kind of SWR's? Bob K9KKY I have used it on 40 meters successfully and on 15 and 10. The SWR is perfect. The efficiency of the system is not so good. I can do the same thing with my Webster BandSpanner. My biggest problem is being mobile when there is a band opening. Havn't found that many on 15 & 10 recently....at least when I have been in the car. With the AH-4, it really doesn't matter what I put back on the antenna mount. It will find he L/C combination and match it to the radio (within reason of course...obviously can't use a 1/4 wave UHF spike on 40 meters). I have been looking around for a 102" CB whip. That would work as well as anything. |
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Re 20 meter hamstick and AH-4:
Do you mean you are using an AH-4 to tune the 20 m hamstick to other bands? If so, to which bands and what kind of SWR's? Bob K9KKY |
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Thanks for all of the comments and references. Obviously it's a well
thought of rig. I think it will suit my needs nicely. After 41 years of hamming I decided give it up and recently sold, gave away and junked a 50+ year accumulation of stuff. Made the xyl deliriously happy. Here we go again! Marty K1FHR "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 |
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