[RTTY] A good weekend for bad propagation

[Bill Turner]

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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