[450] ICOM

[David McKenzie]

Maybe the borg got him.

On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 1:29 PM, Bob <N1UJS at toast.net> wrote:

>  So, like Woody lately, he's deeply engrossed in a fantasy world.....
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* David McKenzie <kb1fsy at vhfwiki.com>
> *To:* 144.450 Mailing List <450 at lists.vhfwiki.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 20, 2009 11:23 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [450] ICOM
>
> He's going to stick with "will put other stations to shame when the snow
> melts"
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 1:03 PM, Bob <N1UJS at toast.net> wrote:
>
>> Hmmm.....prior to the unfortunate demise of the 706 you were refusing to
>> operate until your antenna was done, so why would getting the radio back
>> make any difference?
>> Is the antenna done?
>> Will it actually be on the roof before snow flies?
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <john.foege at gmail.com>
>> To: "144.450 Mailing List" <450 at lists.vhfwiki.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 8:57 AM
>> Subject: [450] ICOM
>>
>>
>> > The ICOM 706 should be back this week.
>> >
>> > ICOM had to replace the VSWR protection diodes on the output and do a
>> > factory re-align.
>> >
>> > Only 80 bucks and the thing is like new again. After hearing what they
>> > replaced and did, I realized I could have done the work myself, but I
>> > didn't want to take any chances on a radio like that after a lightning
>> > strike.
>> >
>> > I'd especially hate to have to try and open that beast up and work on
>> it.
>> >
>> > So hopefully I'll be making an appearance on 450 again soon.
>> >
>> > John
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