I have an IC706 doing nothing at the moment and I would like to use it on 2m WSPR. The only fly in the ointment as far as I can see is that the max ssb output on 2 is 10W but running at 5W for 2 minute periods may cause problems, to say the least. I don't want to let the smoke out!
Interestingly, the max AM output is 4W.
The IC7000 I am using at the moment runs fine, 5w out of 50w is a lesser proportion than 5 out of 10.
Has anyone used an IC706 on 2 WSPR and has there been any issues?.
Cheers
Nev
Suitability of an IC-706 on 2m WSPR
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Suitability of an IC-706 on 2m WSPR
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Re: Suitability of an IC706 on 2m WSPR
Power is fineVK3LU wrote:I have an IC706 doing nothing at the moment and I would like to use it on 2m WSPR. The only fly in the ointment as far as I can see is that the max ssb output on 2 is 10W but running at 5W for 2 minute periods may cause problems, to say the least. I don't want to let the smoke out!
Interestingly, the max AM output is 4W.
The IC7000 I am using at the moment runs fine, 5w out of 50w is a lesser proportion than 5 out of 10.
Has anyone used an IC706 on 2 WSPR an has there been any issues?.
Cheers
Nev
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Re: Suitability of an IC-706 on 2m WSPR
The 706 is a little bit drifty.
Generally they are miles out from the factory, but I've found that once actually set on freq they stay there pretty well.
Suspect the ocsculator takes a couple of years to really settle.
Maybe install the Hi Stab option?
Not exacly sure what the wspr requirments are but. A bit fancy for me all this computery stuff.......
Generally they are miles out from the factory, but I've found that once actually set on freq they stay there pretty well.
Suspect the ocsculator takes a couple of years to really settle.
Maybe install the Hi Stab option?
Not exacly sure what the wspr requirments are but. A bit fancy for me all this computery stuff.......
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Re: Suitability of an IC-706 on 2m WSPR
I agree with Steve, but they are easy enough to GPS lock but a small muffin fan helps to keep the drift down a bit.Suck it and see
David
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Re: Suitability of an IC-706 on 2m WSPR
Thanks all.
I believe in the KISS principle. I don't think I will bother with GPS locking as it sounds complex and expensive.
But I will try a small fan mounted on the fins at the back as AD5X did.. If it is still drifty then back on the shelf.
Cheers
Nev
I believe in the KISS principle. I don't think I will bother with GPS locking as it sounds complex and expensive.
But I will try a small fan mounted on the fins at the back as AD5X did.. If it is still drifty then back on the shelf.
Cheers
Nev
Re: Suitability of an IC-706 on 2m WSPR
Hi Nev,
If it's a bit drifty on tx you can still rx WSPR with no problems, don't rule that out.
If the radio is off freq a little it might take a bit to work out what your dial freq should be, but it'll be worth it.
Give it a try. You, like many, could get hooked
If it's a bit drifty on tx you can still rx WSPR with no problems, don't rule that out.
If the radio is off freq a little it might take a bit to work out what your dial freq should be, but it'll be worth it.
Give it a try. You, like many, could get hooked
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Re: Suitability of an IC-706 on 2m WSPR
VK1JA
I am running WSPR on my IC7000 at the moment on HF and VHF and enjoying it. It really is amazing how far you can work with so little power.
I am hooked!
Cheers
Nev
I am running WSPR on my IC7000 at the moment on HF and VHF and enjoying it. It really is amazing how far you can work with so little power.
I am hooked!
Cheers
Nev