Tag: Gear




Used-radio auction 2021

Anthony VE7XAK tested all radios on 2021-07-24 for basic functions including manual programming.

Lot A

ICOM IC-706 MK IIG (Serial no. 03853) HF/50/144/430 MHz Transceiver

  • Donated by the widow of VE7FGU (S.K.)
  • Appearance 8/10
  • HM-118TN DTMF Microphone (from eBay)
  • Standard 8 kHz AM/FM filter on board, with space for two optional filters
  • Transmit power and current consumption at all bands with AM, FM, SSB, and CW tested normal
  • All HF bands (1.8 MHz to 29 MHz) transmit and receive tested with AM, FM, SSB and CW
  • 50 MHz band transmit and receive tested with AM, FM, USB and CW
  • 144 and 430 MHz bands transmit and receive tested with AM, FM, USB and CW
  • 144 and 430 MHz bands tested with FM 1200 bps packet with external TNC (not included)

Estimated market price as is: $450

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