At 01:57 AM 12/26/07, you wrote: >Hi everyone! > >I just installed an Icom IC-706MKIIG in my UHF repeater for use as a >remote base. I did this to consolidate, and to replace 3 other aging >remote radios. > >The method which I use to activate/deactivate the IC-706 actually >switches DC power to the radio on & off. So here's my question: If I >just leave the power button on the '706 in the "on" state, and switch >DC power on/off to the rear power connector, will this hurt the IC-706? >It seems to work ok this way. Any thoughts on this and also any tips on >using the IC-706 as a remote are appreciated. Thanks! > >- Darrell/KA7BTV
It won't hurt it. The 706 has a glitch in the PL encoder (there is no computer command to change the frequency), and despite several people pestering the ICOM reps at every SoCal based ham convention over the last few years they haven't fixed it (nor will they... "it's too old to worry about it" was the comment at the last one) Ken Arck AH6LE (of Arcom repeater controller fame) has a workaround. Ken - want to amplify/explain? Mike WA6ILQ
