PDA

View Full Version : Wanted Icom 706



w2amr
01-16-2016, 07:58 AM
Looking for an Icom 706 to use with my backyard station next summer.

KG4NEL
01-17-2016, 03:23 PM
I just sold my MK2G :(

W2NAP
01-17-2016, 08:22 PM
might be a couple months, but may have a few up for sale from a SK estate.

WØTKX
01-17-2016, 08:29 PM
Would you consider an FT-847? I may cut one of mine loose at some point.

Sell a couple of other rigs as well to fund a mobile upgrade.

An Icom IC-7100. :)

w2amr
01-18-2016, 04:46 AM
I just sold my MK2G :(Damn!

w2amr
01-18-2016, 04:47 AM
might be a couple months, but may have a few up for sale from a SK estate.OK, let me know.

w2amr
01-18-2016, 04:56 AM
Would you consider an FT-847? I may cut one of mine loose at some point.

Sell a couple of other rigs as well to fund a mobile upgrade.

An Icom IC-7100. :)
Maybe. Let me know how much you want for it.

K7SGJ
01-18-2016, 09:58 AM
What are you planning on using for an antenna, George?

w2amr
01-18-2016, 01:57 PM
What are you planning on using for an antenna, George?Same as last year. The 6 band ,ground mounted ,butternut vertical. Now an 8 band antenna, with the addition of the 12 and 17 meter add on kits. Soon to be 9 band with the 6 meter add on. Fun, fun, fun.:dance:

w2amr
03-07-2016, 04:10 AM
bump

W2NAP
03-07-2016, 08:53 AM
equipment I know of is still about 3 months off or so. im buying out a SK estate (friend) were still cataloguing everything. I do know he has a 706 and a 706mkii (got a mk2g as well but it has issues) but its going to take a couple more months just to gather EVERYTHING.

WX7P
03-07-2016, 10:52 AM
Same as last year. The 6 band ,ground mounted ,butternut vertical. Now an 8 band antenna, with the addition of the 12 and 17 meter add on kits. Soon to be 9 band with the 6 meter add on. Fun, fun, fun.:dance:


I've got a Butternut HF6V which needs a little cleaning. I want to put it up before the WPX contest.

How much trouble did you have setting up the radials and how does it work?

w2amr
03-08-2016, 03:32 AM
equipment I know of is still about 3 months off or so. im buying out a SK estate (friend) were still cataloguing everything. I do know he has a 706 and a 706mkii (got a mk2g as well but it has issues) but its going to take a couple more months just to gather EVERYTHING.ok, thanks

w2amr
03-08-2016, 03:46 AM
I've got a Butternut HF6V which needs a little cleaning. I want to put it up before the WPX contest.

How much trouble did you have setting up the radials and how does it work? I ground mounted it with 12 counterpoise wires each about 20' long. The hardest part was putting them under the soil. Some bands I can use the antenna without the tuner, others need the tuner. But this thing really kicks ass, especially on the higher frequencies. I spent the extra bucks to get the 12 and 17 meter add on kits, it was money well spent.

WØTKX
03-08-2016, 01:06 PM
I mentioned the wrong radio, I'm thing of unloading one of my FT-857's.

One has a minor display issue, (missing an LCD line) but works fine.

w2amr
03-09-2016, 04:37 AM
I mentioned the wrong radio, I'm thing of unloading one of my FT-857's.

One has a minor display issue, (missing an LCD line) but works fine.I'm interested in the one without any issues.:mrgreen:

WØTKX
03-09-2016, 07:08 PM
Yea, I'm gonna keep that one. The display issues are minor, but I understand.

I'd probably let it go for $600. :dunno:

W2NAP
03-26-2016, 07:46 PM
ok, thanks

well i got the 706's but they both have problems. and I can't sell something that is not working 100% right, if I see someone in the area selling one. I will let you know.

w2amr
03-30-2016, 03:00 PM
well i got the 706's but they both have problems. and I can't sell something that is not working 100% right, if I see someone in the area selling one. I will let you know.ok

w2amr
04-19-2016, 05:23 PM
My new 706 MarkIIG is on the way. Tnx Janet. :clap: