This is a common symptom of a damaged filter section, typically a mica cap
that has been over heated and shifted significantly in capacitance. Very
easy to replace the cap(s) yourself or send back to ICE for repair.
73,
Ed - W0YK
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of W0MU
> Mike Fatchett
> Sent: Saturday, 17 March, 2007 18:30
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] ICE 419 Bandpass filters
>
> I have a unit that keeps failing on 20 meters. Not sure why.
> I also noticed that my FT-2000 will not put out the same
> amount of power while the
> 419 is in the line with a 1:1 swr. Anyone else seen this?
> Not sure why that would happen either.
>
> I guess I will send the bad unit back for repairs.
>
> Mike W0MU
>
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