On the topic of running hot:
I have found something very interesting, if I ?operate (as a base station) ?using the extension
kit attached to a ?Lido ?car mount then then the radio runs cool. There is no indication of any excess
heat at all. The probable cause is that there are two sets of vents on the radio that are covered by
the the control head when it is attached to the radio. For me the irony is that I have bought an
IC-7100.
David
---In ic7000@..., <w3ahl@...> wrote:
USA Icom radios generally have a one year warranty by Icom. ?Some dealers offer special promotions occasionally that provides an additional one year warranty arranged by the dealer (not Icom). ?You should read the warranty registration card and dealer invoice that came with the radio, as that is the definitive source.
You might wait a few months before making any mod's to the radio, in the mod raises a warranty issue. ? There are many thousands of 7K's that have been running for many years with no cooling modifications -- mine included.
But adding the mod to run the internal fan at slow speed in RX mode is the better option for most installations, in my opinion. ?External fans have to be positioned so the airflow aids (doesn't impede) the airflow through the case of the existing fan.
Steve, W3AHL
