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<DIV>An update on the AUARC Icom IC-207 dual-band transceiver repair:</DIV>
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>>>>>>> IT WORKS
!!!!!! <<<<<<<</DIV>
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<DIV>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. </DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>Have a good week. I'll see everyone Thursday at 12:30 if not
before. Keep the repeater busy!</DIV>
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<DIV>73</DIV>
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<DIV>Klink...</DIV>
<DIV>WB4LNM</DIV>
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