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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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