Thanks for posting this. I will file this info in my IC-7000 "what if failure" folder.
Steve
73 DE KC4SM
Jan 5, 2022 7:37:37 AM Max via groups.io <kg4pid@...>:
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Is this a know problem or did you find these defective components through your own trouble shooting? Either way, good job on the repair.
Max KG4PID
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 10:00:19 AM CST, W1JCW <w1jcw@...> wrote:
Here is what I found with about 3 hours of TS.
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Disassembled Display unit and replaced defective surface mount C501 and C502.
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Removed Main unit and replaced defective surface mount R2011.
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Very surprised these failed due to age as this was the last release when they were discontinued.
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Sounds like the dreaded Click - Click failure where a cap shorts in the control head and drops the CPU that has to communicate with the digital unit in the main unit.?
Sometimes this is an easy fix and sometimes not.?
First try cleaning the panel connectors (you may be lucky).
There are two regulators in the head that provide the +5 and 3.3 volts for the head processor.
What happens is you get the power up signal to pull in the relay and then the CPU in the main unit has a few seconds to get a serial signal from the head to turn the rest of the radio on. Without this signal from the head the relay drops out.
This is repairable and is sometimes easy and sometimes not.
Often it is a cap in the regulator circuit that has shorted and this does require some troubleshooting and can (as I have learned) relatively easy or (in my one case) impossible).
If you Google IC-7000 click - click you should get a number of hits that will guide you in your endeavors.
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Is this a know problem or did you find these defective components through your own trouble shooting? Either way, good job on the repair.
Max KG4PID
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 10:00:19 AM CST, W1JCW <w1jcw@...> wrote:
Here is what I found with about 3 hours of TS.
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Disassembled Display unit and replaced defective surface mount C501 and C502.
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Removed Main unit and replaced defective surface mount R2011.
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Very surprised these failed due to age as this was the last release when they were discontinued.
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73-
W1JCW
John
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On Behalf Of J.D. Barron
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:26 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ic7000] No power up
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Sounds like the dreaded Click - Click failure where a cap shorts in the control head and drops the CPU that has to communicate with the digital unit in the main unit.?
Sometimes this is an easy fix and sometimes not.?
First try cleaning the panel connectors (you may be lucky).
There are two regulators in the head that provide the +5 and 3.3 volts for the head processor.
What happens is you get the power up signal to pull in the relay and then the CPU in the main unit has a few seconds to get a serial signal from the head to turn the rest of the radio on. Without this signal from the head the relay drops out.
This is repairable and is sometimes easy and sometimes not.
Often it is a cap in the regulator circuit that has shorted and this does require some troubleshooting and can (as I have learned) relatively easy or (in my one case) impossible).
If you Google IC-7000 click - click you should get a number of hits that will guide you in your endeavors.
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Here is what I found with about 3 hours of TS.
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Disassembled Display unit and replaced defective surface mount C501 and C502.
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Removed Main unit and replaced defective surface mount R2011.
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Very surprised these failed due to age as this was the last release when they were discontinued.
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73-
W1JCW
John
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Join my new SteppIR Antennas IO group by sending an email to:
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[email protected]
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of J.D. Barron
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:26 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ic7000] No power up
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Sounds like the dreaded Click - Click failure where a cap shorts in the control head and drops the CPU that has to communicate with the digital unit in the main unit.?
Sometimes this is an easy fix and sometimes not.?
First try cleaning the panel connectors (you may be lucky).
There are two regulators in the head that provide the +5 and 3.3 volts for the head processor.
What happens is you get the power up signal to pull in the relay and then the CPU in the main unit has a few seconds to get a serial signal from the head to turn the rest of the radio on. Without this signal from the head the relay drops out.
This is repairable and is sometimes easy and sometimes not.
Often it is a cap in the regulator circuit that has shorted and this does require some troubleshooting and can (as I have learned) relatively easy or (in my one case) impossible).
If you Google IC-7000 click - click you should get a number of hits that will guide you in your endeavors.
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For Sale: $300 OBO: IC-700 with an issue
Hi, all. I'm selling my IC-7000 which has unstable power output on all bands.
The HF finals went out on this radio. I decided to take the challenge of replacing them myself. I had no trouble disassembling the rig, soldering in new final transistors, and putting it back together. But as I was performing the realignment, the power output is unstable. I don't know why.
A good technician with the right test equipment might be able to bring this back to life. But the buyer is taking the risk that the radio is ruined beyond repair and only salvageable for parts. (The coveted driver board is one of the newer versions and has no issues.) There is no other damage and little wear and tear.
This radio is doing me no good sitting on the shelf and I'm never going to get around to fixing it properly. I want to make it available to IC-7000 devotees before I recycle it.
Buyer will get the radio, power cable, and printed manual.
$300 plus shipping, or best offer, via Paypal.
Email me privately if there are any questions.
Regards and Happy Holidays!
Steve
AG6QX
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I traded up or moved up to an IC-718 from a TS-120.? It came with the DSP module that I installed.?? That was a big upgrade.? After working 100 countries on 80 meter SSB, I was desperate for some CW filters, (the filter between my ears was working too hard) especially for CW contests. But instead of buying the filters I bought the IC-7000 for my car.? The rig moved between my GMC Acadia and my shack very regularly,? ha!
In 2017 I bought a Flex 6600 and Maestro.
After using an IC-7600 in a CW contest I was ready to buy the new IC-7300.? I tried it when it first came, out and I posted that it was "a game changer".? I would have bought one but by 2017 the IC-7610 was on its way to the market.? I tried one but for the price the Flex 6600 is a lot more radio and I really like the Maestro.?? Both SmartSDR and the Maestro have their pros and cons.?
I now have a IC-7300.? I can operate all my Icom rigs remotely, but with the Maestro? the radio is on the Maestro and all the loggers and control windows are on the laptop screen.? I can't say for sure about other SDR RX's but the Flex SDR builds a receiver every 4 Hz, so the filters and DSP work great!?
I used my IC-7300 during a DXpedition to Bimini, Bahamas.?? Another Op used two IC-7300's for FT8 and SSB and another Op used his IC-706.? The SDR was hands down better at rejecting RF from the Kilowatt FT8 station.? And the other IC-7300 ran 100Watt FT8 24/7 without issue.? Even though the IC-706 and IC-7300 both used hi-quality BPFs during the DXpedition, the SDR does a better job keeping unwanted nearby (same band) signals out of the pass band.?
I'm so glad I have a IC-7300.? I will use it next FD and leave my IC-7000 for working the Satellites or as a back up.? And the IC-7300's built-in ATU works great!
I use a LDG AT-100 Pro II with the IC-7000.
Steve WA8Y
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Funny that you have to pay a premium for less.
The LAB599 PA-500 is nice looking with an 50-80 watt amp and auto tuner.
Bu the time you have added the accessories it looks like you will have over $2000 pretty easily.
Not a bad radio, especially if you are into QRP.
While I had the IC-705 pictured above I compared it with the IC-7600 below. The receivers were of comparable sensitivity, but I still like the sound of a superhet better on CW.
The IC-7100 was also comparable and none of the recent Icoms I have tried has been significantly better or worse than the others, but they each have their points.
Currently I love the IC-7600 I traded my IC-7300 for as it just sounds better than all of the others (on CW).?
The other issue for me is the touch screens and the menus that an old guy has to remember. I kinda like the control on the front panel, but that takes more space and adds to the cost with more controls to buy and install.
But then you expect more from even an older higher end radio than a mid-range unit.
However if you correct the real cost today for these very good radios with the real cost of the older radios you can see that you are getting a lot for your money!
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Steve,
The IC-705 and 7300 do have the same screen, but the front on the 705 is smaller.?
There is a lot to like about the 705 over the 7300.?
73,
Jack W9JH
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The IC-705 and the IC7300 has the same front.? Yes too bad they
don't make a 100W amp for the IC-705 and other QRP rigs.? Yes
there are two amps out there but there are nearly to cost of the
IC-705 or Ic-7300.
On the other hand the IC-7100 can be bought used for around
$800.00
Steve WA8Y
On 12/17/2021 11:16 AM, Jack W9JH
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My wish is a 100w radio with a 705 type front panel and a remote
chassis, similar to the 7100 form factor but updated!
I have a 7000 and 7100. The above dream machine could replace both
for my use.
73,
Jack W9JH
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Maybe an IC-705 with amplifier and tuner? I have one on my bench in for a MARS mod and it is a nice rig, but I would want that 100 watt amp with a built in tuner. I am not particularly into QRP and you CAN turn the power down on most rigs if you want. 
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My wish is a 100w radio with a 705 type front panel and a remote chassis, similar to the 7100 form factor but updated!
I have a 7000 and 7100. The above dream machine could replace both for my use.
73,
Jack W9JH
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The cost difference with a color screen could be much greater than $5.00. When Icom is designing a radio they can't just select whatever the latest LCD is available on the market for cheap. They have to deal with an industrial manufacturer that plans to keep producing the screen for many years. That typically comes with a much higher price. Icom products typically have a long life cycle which means extensive planning to ensure the components needed will (hopefully) be available for many years. The current component shortages have only made that tougher.
That all said, there is a reason the value on the used market for the 7000 is very high. It's just a fantastic radio and that color screen grabs everyone's attention.? I think not making the 7100 color was a huge miss by Icom.
Steve VE7FM
Today I don't think that there would be $ 5.00 difference in the color display and the monochrome and that would be offset by the sales, easily.
Also it would be great if there were something like a HDMI or at least a video output to a large screen like the IC-7000 had.
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Today I don't think that there would be $ 5.00 difference in the color display and the monochrome and that would be offset by the sales, easily.
Also it would be great if there were something like a HDMI or at least a video output to a large screen like the IC-7000 had.
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consumer price-point / integration?with?computer software for the presentation layer.
73's - Glenn
That's a really good point--why no current color display similar to the 7000?? That display, IMHO, is what made a good radio a really cool radio.??
If they just made the IC-7100 with a color display!.
I kinda like the sloping front on the desk and it can work mobile, but that has to be thought out a little more.
I had three IC-7000s and loved them, but sold them because parts were getting hard to find and some impossible.
I don't know why Icom even makes a radio without a color display.
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That's a really good point--why no current color display similar to the 7000?? That display, IMHO, is what made a good radio a really cool radio.??
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, 09:04:17 AM PST, J.D. Barron <jeter.d.barron@...> wrote:
If they just made the IC-7100 with a color display!.
I kinda like the sloping front on the desk and it can work mobile, but that has to be thought out a little more.
I had three IC-7000s and loved them, but sold them because parts were getting hard to find and some impossible.
I don't know why Icom even makes a radio without a color display.
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If they just made the IC-7100 with a color display!.
I kinda like the sloping front on the desk and it can work mobile, but that has to be thought out a little more.
I had three IC-7000s and loved them, but sold them because parts were getting hard to find and some impossible.
I don't know why Icom even makes a radio without a color display.
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IC-7010 SDR HF/6/2m/440?
:)
Dec 14, 2021 1:21:06 PM William Kerker <km0f@...>:
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Sure would be nice if Icom would revisit this platform (IC7000) with upgraded circuitry to accommodate replacement replacement parts for the ones no longer availability.
Bill
KM0F
Amateurs must be tough,
Ham Radio Is A "Contact" Sport
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Sure would be nice if Icom would revisit this platform (IC7000) with upgraded circuitry to accommodate replacement replacement parts for the ones no longer availability.
Bill
KM0F
Amateurs must be tough,
Ham Radio Is A "Contact" Sport
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Still running my IC-7000 in the car in typical Chicago winters....for over 6 years now..? with turbo tuner and tar hell antenna...
No issues aside from replacing the inline fuse holders with a in line circuit breaker ( from audio high power versions) .
Still the best radio for mobile use.
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On Dec 13, 2021, at 17:31, WA8Y Steven <stevenlinley@...> wrote:
Thanks,
That make the price for replacing a 7000 for a 705 around $2000
But good to know, they exist.
It’s been worth it. I have a 7000, if I don’t use it for a month, I have to get out the book. Ran the 705 for six months before the amp. Worked a bunch on 10 watts, even ‘dx pile-ups. The two inch speaker is good enough. K1EL keyer, built in. Running SDR software, so ALL the menu buttons and pan adapter are on the big screen. WiFi server built in. Ran it from an iPad.
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Re: Ic7000 and no CAT response, HRD will not recognize ic7000
Rick Silverston, there are four 3.5mm jacks on the rear of the ic7000,all in the same horizontal plain.? Please be 100% sure you are installing the cable from the computer into the proper 3.5mm ?jack, I speak from costly experience!? See page 18 of icom 7000 instruction manual, particularly the illustration at the bottom of the page 9 (REMOTE) 73// John K3NOQ/K5 ? ? Sent from for Windows ?
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