Icom 706 MKIIG Cooling Mod

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   thebakerman1 says:

   December 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM

   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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   whiskey5jda says:

   December 26, 2014 at 10:04 PM

   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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   Joe Kulnane says:

   December 26, 2014 at 9:09 PM

   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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