KV5R: Icom IC-706MkIIG Mods and Tips
default. Set it to "On 2" and the 2 meter band will automatically set
the right offset when you are in the range of the usual repeater bands
-- 600 negative below 147, and 600 positive when above 147. This
will save you a lot of extra offset-setting while you are programming
your repeater channels. Also sets the usual +5.00 MHz offset for 440
repeaters.
Item 24: AM NB: Set to "off" and the Noise Blanker will be disabled on
AM reception, where it will otherwise cause distortion to strong AM
signals.
Item 30: VSend Sel: Set to "off," the HSend line on the Acc’y jack will key the radio on all bands; Set to
"on" (the default), HSend will key the radio on HF/6, while VSend will key it on V/UHF bands. "Off" is
useful if you will key the radio from a computer interface for all bands. "On" is useful of you will key the
radio with a computer on HF, but with an external TNC for V/UHF. You’ll need to study the book and do
some fancy wiring on the 13-pin DIN plug...
To operate the computer digital modes, see the
article, and for software and operating tips,
see the
The rest of the initial settings are usually OK -- by preference, or as-needed.
Now power off, and on, and go to the Q menu, by holding in the Display button.
Set the mike gain to 4-5: i.e., just where it changes from a 4 to a 5.
Notes:
1. The supplied HM-103 hand mike contains a 1-inch broadcast-type condenser element designed by
Bob Heil for Icon, and has excellent quality -- better than most HF radios. Never talk flat into the
mike -- talk
across
it, about an inch away. This large-diaphragm mike element is too sensitive to
use flat against the mouth. The HM-103 hand mike, and the Heil iCM series, are the only mikes
you should use with a 706. Do
not
attach other mikes to the 706, or you will be disappointed!
2. The mike gain setting is the same for all bands and modes Mike settings are NOT stored by band,
modes, nor memory channel.
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