[450] ICOM

[Bob]

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>
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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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