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On 3/19/2012 10:05 PM, Jim Harris wrote:
> Fortunately it's under warranty so it's off to Bellevue.>>
> Over the last 10 plus years ICOM has had problems with similar failures due
> to static electricity in the antenna system. Wind, rain, snow or anything
> that causes the antenna system to build up static electricity can cause the
> loss of power out and in an instance of time at that. Don't know if that
> caused your problem or if it applies to their newer models but I had to have
> one radio repaired 3-4 times in as many years. I learned to put all antenna
> switches to ground even if going "down the hall" for a minute.
> Best of luck in getting it repaired quickly. At least it is under warranty.
REPLY:
Interesting you should mention that, Jim. At the time there was indeed a
light drizzle going on and out here in the desert drizzle is often
accompanied by static discharge. We'll see what the factory has to say.
73, Bill W6WRT
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