Time to become a real ham and get on HF.??
On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 11:25:03 AM PDT, montanaaardvark <boblombardi@...> wrote:
Since '03, I'd been using the same antenna for 6 and 2m, a log periodic that was really just a 6m antenna but which worked "OK" on 2.?
As I'm spending most of my operating time on 6m, I upgraded that antenna for more gain on 6, but that's a pure 6m yagi and I threw away 2m.? I'm looking for any experience with or pointers to interlaced 2m/432 yagis.? I may be able to put one of those up now.? My interest is the weak signal/SSB/FT8 on both bands.
Any recommendations??
73,
Bob
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W4ATM - 35 Miles south of the Kennedy Space Center
Retired RF Design Engineer
Now able to play with all the hobbies I never had enough time for
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Since '03, I'd been using the same antenna for 6 and 2m, a log periodic that was really just a 6m antenna but which worked "OK" on 2.?
As I'm spending most of my operating time on 6m, I upgraded that antenna for more gain on 6, but that's a pure 6m yagi and I threw away 2m.? I'm looking for any experience with or pointers to interlaced 2m/432 yagis.? I may be able to put one of those up now.? My interest is the weak signal/SSB/FT8 on both bands.
Any recommendations??
73,
Bob
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W4ATM - 35 Miles south of the Kennedy Space Center
Retired RF Design Engineer
Now able to play with all the hobbies I never had enough time for
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The IC-7000 has been sold.
Larry
KK5AB
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The IC-207 programs through the remote head connection which is an odd proprietary connection.? That was one reason I moved that radio along years ago.? The cable was expensive, the software was DOS-based and the radio didn't support alpha tags.? I liked the small head and all the other issues were resolved in the IC-208, ID-880 and now ID-4100.
Scott N7SS
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I am ready to part with my IC-7000 and accessories.? I am the original owner.??
I am posting here to our group before moving on to QRZ and/or eBay.
IC-7000, Serial #512337, MARS Mod by Icom Authorized Service Center.
? ? OPC-1443 (11.5') Separation Cable (Very Rare)
? ? Icom HM-151 hand mic and mic hanger
? ? MB-105 Mobile Mounting Bracket
? ? MB-62 Mobile Bracket (New in box)
? ? RT Systems USB-RTS01 and cable for computer control
? ? BetteRF Tune Control - Press PTT and the tune control emits a 10 Watt carrier for tuning.
? ? Nifty Reference Guide
? ? IC-7000 Brochure
? ? IC-7000 Instruction Manual
? ? Original 2010 SeaPac Hamfest Guide
Original purchase price - $1550.00
Asking -? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?$850.00
Larry Seiger - KK5AB@...
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For what it’s worth, I found this in the RT Systems Knowledge Base. I would ask RT Systems just to be sure. They are very helpful. Jim WI6X
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On Jun 11, 2022, at 12:19 PM, James Fisher via < cadiscase@...> wrote:
Can you use the IC7000 cable for programing the IC 207 ? Is the IC207 the same as the IC207H ?
Does anyone have the computer program for the IC207 you could send to me ?
Thanks James? ?NQ7L
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Can you use the IC7000 cable for programing the IC 207 ? Is the IC207 the same as the IC207H ?
Does anyone have the computer program for the IC207 you could send to me ?
Thanks James? ?NQ7L
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FWIW (I don't own an AT-100) --
The AT-100 ProII is designed for _fully automatic_ operation.? If you can figure out how to get 12 volts DC (either from the IC-7000 "Tune" socket, or from its 12-volt power supply), and feed it to the AT-100's "DC In" connections, you should be good to go.??
If you need a 12-volt power cable, LDG recommends using "" -- this item:
Good luck! --
.? ? ?Charles / va7cpc
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Hi Martha
this is a the info is in there so you can make your cable link to download ldg cables zip all the info is in there so you can make your cable , Dave 2E0DMB,??/g/ldgelectronics/files/Current%20Product%20Zips/LDG%20Cables%202022.zip
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I use the LDG tuner that was designed as a match to the IC-7000 and have been trying to find a record of where I got my cable.? I think I got it from LDG themselves.?
Icom has used the same four pin, single row tuner connector forever.? I did a quick check on eBay and the only seller of LDG to Icom cables I saw was in the UK.?
I'd check with LDG.?
73,
Bob
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W4ATM - 35 Miles south of the Kennedy Space Center
Retired RF Design Engineer
Now able to play with all the hobbies I never had enough time for
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Hi Martha
if you go to the ldg electronics groups io, they have all the dwg for the cables there, the icom is a very simple one,
Thanks Dave 2E0DMB
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auto band switching voltage mod
Hi Does anyone know why icom did the auto band switching voltage as a mod, and not have it working from the start without soldering a link between tracks,
Thanks Dave
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Does the tuner have a cable for the standard Icom? if so that will work. If it will emulate an AH-3 or 4 it will work OK using the 4 pin connection on the back for the tuner/
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I'd like to use my LDG AT-100 ProII with my IC-7000 but I do not know how to hook it up. Any tips.
Thanks
Martha
K1VJ
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Thanks all the input, I've been out of radio for 15 years and seems my diagnostic skills have gone on vacation. I have checked the fuses at the battery since this is mobile. I don't have a seperation cable yet so it's a one piece install. I checked the fuses at the radio, they are a good connection. However after reinserting the fuses the radio no longer resets. So I cleaned the connections and everything thing is now good. VA7CPC mention a cleaner I've never heard of so I will try this as a preventative measure.?? Thanks for ALL the input. Now just programming this great little radio. Thanks again for the feedback.? Thomas
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Probably the best contact cleaner and preserver. Works wonders.
? Greg NZ6E ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Charles VA7CPC Cohen Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 3:28 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [ic7000] restarting ? >>>? Clean the fuses and all of the connections.? As I remember, the IC-7000 has the same kind of separable faceplate that the IC-706 used. The contacts for that connection (on both the main radio body, and the faceplate) are _very_ sensitive to dirt.? I've had to clean them with a Q-tip and alcohol, when they looked OK, to cure "radio cutout" and "radio no-start" problems. The problem occurs with, or without, the "remote cable".? I suspect the mating force, on the gold-plated contacts, is quite low. And we all know about the problems with corroded fuses in the power cable.? I fixed that with Boeshield T9, which leaves a waxy residue which is _very_ effective at keeping water out, and preventing corrosion.? For land mobile, any oil-containing contact cleaner would be OK.
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>>> Clean the fuses and all of the connections.?
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As I remember, the IC-7000 has the same kind of separable faceplate that the IC-706 used.
The contacts for that connection (on both the main radio body, and the faceplate) are _very_ sensitive to dirt.? I've had to clean them with a Q-tip and alcohol, when they looked OK, to cure "radio cutout" and "radio no-start" problems.
The problem occurs with, or without, the "remote cable".? I suspect the mating force, on the gold-plated contacts, is quite low.
And we all know about the problems with corroded fuses in the power cable.? I fixed that with Boeshield T9, which leaves a waxy residue which is _very_ effective at keeping water out, and preventing corrosion.? For land mobile, any oil-containing contact cleaner would be OK.
.? ? ? charles / va7cpc
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That 3 volt drop is probably much more that is so quick you cannot see it and enough to drop out the radio.
If you are measuring at the 13.8 volt point on the tuner plug it would be a good indication that is the problem.
Clean the fuses and all of the connections.?
If you had 13.8 volts and a 3 volt drop you are left with 10.8 volts and that is too low, especially since you are probably not seeing the total instantaneous drop, which is higher. The radio will see it and shut off.
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Started the truck no restart on the radio. Checked voltage when I key up it drops 3vdc. This pulles a lot more than what I took out. Of course maybe not so bad, at least I won't run my battery down when in the sticks watching a bike race. Thanks everyone I'm still suspicious about buying this new in the box radio that has been setting in storage since purchased.? I know and trust the guy I bought it from, but still.
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As others have said, this may be the supply voltage problem. If you are doing this and a vehicle and the engine is not running, try it with the engine running.
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Scott Honaker
WI6X Jim