Re: [linrad] IC706MKIIG

[W6WO <ron-skelton@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Leif  I use the 706 on cw but it  has a bad reputation for cw clicks 
when set for full break-in. Try it without full break-in.  It also 
likes to have a good solid 13 Volts and if using a battery supply 
this is often hard to achieve.


> Hi All,
>
> I am doing some measurements on a IC706MKIIG, but I do not have
> the operators manual. The unit is fine on 144 MHz, but on 14 MHz
> the ALC turns down the power after it initially has been a bit above
> the steady state level soon after key-down.
>
> The AGC action is fast and causes terrible keying clicks. Is there
> anyone in this group who knows if I am operating the unit improperly?
> In other words: Is there a drive level I should set some way according
> to the operators manual or is the unit defective because some internal
> level is incorrectly set? I find it hard to believe that these keying
> clicks are normal for the IC706MKIIG - on 144 MHz the keying is superb.
>
>
> 73
>
> Leif / SM5BSZ
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73
Ron
W6WO


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