[AMPS] Icom 756

[Bob Morris]

JOHN BASILOTTO wrote:
> 
> I have an Icom 756. I was using it with a Drake L4B. At first everything was
> fine; after about 30 days the reed relay in the Icom froze stuck. The Icom
> relay is rated at 16volts@2amps. The Drake amp has a 12 volt relay but has a
> potential of 26volts with no load. Consider using an aux. relay; otherwise
> you too may have to replace an Icom relay.
> 73, John w5GI
> 
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