[K4RY] An update on the AUARC Icom IC-207 dual-band transceiver

[WB4LNM at aol.com]

An update on the AUARC Icom IC-207 dual-band transceiver repair:
 
             >>>>>>>      IT WORKS  !!!!!!     <<<<<<<
 
Earlier this afternoon, I reassembled the transceiver with the RF power  
module whose conductor tracks had been repaired at the microelectronic level 
by  Keith, AK4KO.  After reinstalling the power module (this time with the  
proper heat sink compound that Icom left out) the radio came right back up 
like  new.  The power out is right on spec sheet levels for the low (5W), 
mid-low  (10W), mid-high (20W), and high (50W) power output levels on 2 meters 
at 13.8  VDC.  I've also checked the modulation and it sounds clean from the  
microphone on a local receiver, as do all the DTMF keypad tones.  
 
So, I'll get this back to the K4RY shack on my next trip into town, not  
later than Thursday as the schedule shows right now.  I may take the step  of 
installing some Anderson PowerPole connectors on the DC supply leads before  
bringing it back, since I'd suggest the Club standardize on those for its 
13.8  VDC equipment interconnects.  I have added some self-stick rubber 
button  feet to keep the transceiver from sliding around on the desk since I 
don't think  we have a mounting bracket.  Having this back up and running will 
allow us  to access both K4RY AUARC repeaters on Haley Center from Broun Hall 
411, as well  as other local repeaters when we get an external dual-band 
antenna.
 
Have a good week.  I'll see everyone Thursday at 12:30 if not  before.  
Keep the repeater busy!
 
73
 
Klink...
WB4LNM
 
 
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