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Icom hf radio programming software icom radio software. Radioanq for sale icom 706 mk2g hi i have an excellent condition icom 706 mk2g radio, of which i bought new comes with microphone and manual. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. This was the third and final version of this very popular amateur radio.
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I own 2 icom 706mkiig and this newer model just would shut off while attempting to tx in the other vehicle where the older 706 mkiig works flawlessly. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic706 worldwide. If you have some interest feel free to call or email me. See my getting started in pc soundcard digital modes page. Not to keep the 2000 tied up, i now wish to use an icom 706 mk2g. Icom ic 706 mk ii and all icom mobile transceiver repair. I did an internet search and found that these generic parts were available from a hong kong company on amazon. Robert langdon, w2eny offers a ready made icom amplifier interface cable for those radio amateurs unable to diy build. Icom ic706 icom ic 706 mkiig ic706 transceiver mods. Service manual, instruction manual, operation manual, operating manual. Loot at rt systems software, if theres a program for the 706 they will have it. The g is an allmode transceiver provides 100 watts on hf and 6 meters and 50 watts on 2 meters plus 20 watts on 440 mhz.
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Remember the 706 was designed in the 90s and has much less in the civ command set than modern radios. I bought 3 months ago sb2000 mk2 usb radio interface with their cables for icom ic 706 mk2g. The back panel is packed with either heat sink or connectors. Six steps for programming your ic706 from the front panel 1. Amateur radio band plan with common country prefixes. Its a shame icom had to stop producing these radios. I am checked power wires, fuses, but all were okay, so i started to find. International buyers paying and shipping information. Computerenhanced radio control and programming, automated logging, and a multitude of digital soundcard modes. Icom 706mkiig computer control and soundcard interface. The w2eny cable simply plugs into the pin multipin accessory jack on the rear of the radio. I will post the mods in the next couple of days and they work. Ic706mkiig hfvhfuhf all mode transceiver icom america.
More searching revealed that this is a common problem for 706 s, and even a youtube video showing repairs altho with blown diodes and shorted transistors. About icom ic 706 schematic the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Unlike the old icom 706, the 706 mkiig hfvhfuhf multimode ham radio transceiver do not keep its internal blower running all the time in receive mode. We are a small company formed by steve g8xgg and have been trading on ebay since. I have connected a usb cat lead to the radio usbcom port software installed and all the cat commands work except the tx command. Anyone ever have a problem with a icom 706mkiig not turning on. I need help setting up cqrlog to connect to my icom 706 mkiig.
Now you can transmit anywhere from 200 hz to 200 mhz including the british 70mhz band. Programming software for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. The icom ic 706 all models internal relay has low contact ratings and becomes problematic in most shack conditions. The icom 706 series are notorious for low talk power on ssb. The cable for connecting the radio to interface to this control software remains available from rt systems. We have 6 icom ic706mkiig manuals available for free pdf download.
Pdf service menu for icom ic 706 icom ic 706 ic706. Repairing my icom ic706mkiig final amp board radio. The ic706mkiig hfvhfuhf mobile transceiver takes radio technology a step further by incorporating an expanded frequency range which now includes. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic 706 worldwide. Icom ic 706 mkiig final amplifier repair a new life for oldtype power amps.
This switch can be used to cut the power to the radio or the electrical system of the car. Icom ic 706 mkiig service menu pdf service manual with schematics for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. Digital setup examples for icom 718, 706, 7000 and flex5000. Additionally, you will be able to mouse click on signals. Ic706 usb cable rt systems radio programming software. There are two types of final amplifiers for these rigs. The software referred to on our site would be control software for running the radio from the computer in a base station type setup.
The sound interface works fine, linked to the 6 pin minidin on the radio. Small size makes it an ideal mobile radio transmits on all amateur hf bands plus 6meters, 2meters vhf and 440 uhf. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday feb 14 2006, and till today icom ic706 schematic has been followed for a total of 6366 times. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on.