I've a Mk II, that has recently become totally dead. When I press the power switch I get no response whatsoever altho I can feel and hear the mirco switch...
I recently ran into this remove the face plate and clean the contacts with a electronics cleaner plut back in. Mine was intermittent. To prove this I pressed...
Hi, this is really very bad problem with the 706 !!! Only a little dirt on the "gpld-plated" contacts and the rig is not working anymore..... Shows the...
One of the responders to this thread stated no DTMF mic for the 706 - oh, yes there is one available from Icom, and I always get the very best reports about my...
... That one has been discontinued. The current DTMF mic for the IC-706 series is the HM-154T, which I think also works with the IC-7000. 73 Alan NV8A...
Haven't the power transistors in the "new" finals board for the 706-mk2-g also been discontinued by the maker? Or was I misinformed about that? If the "new"...
I am looking for an Icom 706 or 706MKII radio to use as a dedicated 6m rig so I can listen to 6m and 2m at the same time (I already have a Yaesu FT100D for 2m)...
Hi all, I just ordered a new IC 706 from Gigaparts and am anxious to get it. I will write my evealuation of it after I get the rig. I am excited about this...
If you didn't like the 7000, I doubt you will like the 706. The 7000 is supposed to be an improvement and step up over the 706. Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY ... ...
Not in all areas, see this: http://www.sherweng.com/documents/Dayton2007w.pdf He sold his Icom 7000 and went back to the 706MKIIG. 73s John AA5JG ... ...
steve, i have not owned a 7000,but would love to try one.it is supposed to have dsp that is miles ahead of the 706 among other things.i have a 706 that i...
Hi all, I love the new 706 I just got but I can NOT get it to work on 60 meters. I followed the info in the manual but still no go. What am I doing wrong? Do I...
... You will have to do the all frequency mod. I have an Icom 706mkiig and bought the 746pro last year and neither will do 60 meters unless I mod them. Guess...
... The IC-706 series of rigs were not designed to operate on 60m. People claim to have modified the 706MkIIG (don't know about other variants) to do so, but...
I am sure this is an old request, has anyone been able to find replacement finals for the IC-706 (MRF255)? Most of the Motorola FE transistors with the same...
I had the same problem just a few months back. http://www.rfparts.com/ has both HF and VHF PA transistors. Be sure that the VHF output is good first since the...
The 706MKIIg works absolutely great on 60 meters ... AFTER the MARS mod! It will deliver full output on 60 meters [regulations restrict output to 50 watts ERP ...
I have for sale an Icom 706/703 separation kit, which includes both mobile brackets and the separation cable. All 3 pieces some with their original box. I am...
I know that the fuse for the power is 30 amps. But it looks bigger than the fuses I am used to seeing. Where can I get a replacement fuse that matches? Auto...
dan, you can try Lowes and Home depot.cant remember if they have oversize fuses or not. best place is car stereo shops maybe even the big box stores that...
