My stock Icom 706 MKIIG ran way to hot for my comfort. It would get so hot you almost couldn’t touch it after transmitting for awhile. I did this simple litt…
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  1. thebakerman1
    thebakerman1 says:

    Having a continuously running fan on this model is always a good idea
    because the Icom 706 in any variety seems to run a bit warm even in
    receive-only. There are just some radio models that tend to run “warm” in
    receive mode, but in the case of the Icom 706 there is a lot going on even
    when just receiving. I think this is a very good idea for all 706 users 🙂

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  2. whiskey5jda
    whiskey5jda says:

    There is also a cheap fan for sale on eBay. It uses the power from the
    tuner circuit. It will run all the time too, but it is easily removed and u
    don’t have to open the rig. Good job tho. De W5JDA

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  3. Joe Kulnane
    Joe Kulnane says:

    although I like this mod and it’s a good idea if you put this in your car,
    mobile, it’s going to be draining your battery while your sleeping. If
    done I would suggest a simple on/off rocker in line with the positive wire
    to prevent battery drain for mobile use. Of course base use wouldn’t
    matter cause you would just turn off the power supply, but these radios do
    run very hot.

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