[RTTY] A good weekend for bad propagation

[Jim Harris]

Hi Bill,
Bill Turner wrote:
<<Just as I reached the 105 QSO mark my beloved IC-7600 went belly up, transmit wise. Zero power out on any band or mode. RX ok.
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.
Take pride in the USA. 73



Jim, W0EM