The IC-7000 is already notorious for loss of DC voltage at the twin fused-connectors. Unless those connectors are replaced the addition of 12-volt fans will only add to that issue. jd, K1TLV

John, If you were to slip some small heat-shrink tubing over the ends of tweezers would you have enough room to work? jd/K1TLV

Having been involved in both amateur & two-way commercial mobile radios since the late '50s the Rule of Thumb has been to tie the fuse or unfused Negative-lead to the negative battery post, since the

Per Charles, VA7CPC: "The gold-plated contacts on the "separation cable" (and their mates on the main body, and the control head) are _very_ sensitive to dirt. "Clean them well (rubbing alcohol worked

I employed the resources of the MI facility. I rate them highly. jd/K1TLV

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I have a 7" monitor mounted on my dash, plugged into the CI-V jack. Been there for three-years; has allowed me to verify the current IC-7000's settings w/o squinting at the small display twice the dis

David, I agree. At 75, and a ham since '59, I guess I'm considered a curmudgeonly old-SOB. We have to let the youth take over, not discourage them; they are our future. John Diefenbach, K1TLV Mason, N

Jim, N2ZZ, is absolutely correct. Communities MUST work w/those amateur radio operators who wish to improve their skills, as well as their ability to communicate under extreme conditions. Emergency co

I have had my '7000 for about four years; the only problem so far? Yup! The mobile fuse-holder(s) that come w/the DC power cable. The VHF/UHF connector is connected to a Diamond (or, is it a Comet?) 2

[To the moderator: I just have to respond to this, then I'll shut up.] At the risk of prolonging this thread... have you ever seen the scams where someone gets an email from a neighbor (supposedly) va

As a mobile installation, and using the dual-fused ICOM-supplied power cable, make certain you check the 'seating' of both line fuses. This is a standard problem w/the radio. I know, I found out!! Joh

Agreed.

The Hammarlund ("Super Pro") SP-600 is a definite collector's item. When cleaned-up and refurbished it will be worth many $$$$. Go here... http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2121 I recall in my early

Gabriel: I admire anyone who can troubleshoot & repair his own equipment, especially in the age of digital-devices. Although first licensed in '59, I spent many years in two-way radio sales & service

RIGHT ON, SCOTT! Interesting about the 'ground-loop', which might well affect a problem. Someone posted the Motorola 'single ground-point' theory. AT&T also had a theory: 8-ft ground-rods at each corn

The chassis of my 7000 is grounded to the vehicle w/1/2" braid. It's interesting that the one in your set was, apparently, cross-threaded. I'd use any of the chassis-screws available.

Howard, I believe you're correct about the QC. Just judging from the (so-called) Operator's Manual allows one to wonder if it's a venture into the unknown... 73s all, jd/K1TLV

I would contact ICOM. However, and if I'm not mistaken, Britain uses the PAL system. I guess you will confirm that the monitor's instructions leave much to the imagination; is there any way to check t

I believe you'll have to go back to ICOM. In the meantime, there's this: Web Results Icom IC-7000 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7000/7000faq.pdf Jan 10, 2011 ... Color c