Specs and Parts List

Where to buy:

Amateur Electronics Supply (800) 558-0411 www.aesham.com
Ham Radio Outlet (800) 444-9476 www.hamradio.com/
MFJ Enterprises
Burghardt Amateur Center (800) 927-4261 www.burghardt-amateur.com
Texastowers (800) 272-3467 www.texastowers.com

IC-706MKIIG Radio $900.00

Ultra Compact HF/6 Meter/2 Meter/440MHz Transceiver

Ultra Small: 6.6 (W) x 2.3 (H) x 7.9 (D), 5.5 lb HF + 6 Meter: 5-100 Watts (SSB/CW/FM/RTTY), 2-40 W (AM) 2 Meter: 2.5-50 Watts (SSB/CW/FM/RTTY), 2-20 W (AM)440MHz - 2-20 Watts (SSB/CW/FM/RTTY), 2-8 W (AM) All Mode, including RTTY and PSK31 0.03 - 200 MHz Broadband All Mode Receive Detachable Control Panel/Display (optional equipment required for remote operation) SSB/AM/CW Narrow Filter Options 2 Optional Crystal Filter Slots AF-DSP Tone Encode Tone Squelch Tone Scan 102 Alphanumeric Memories (99 regular, 2 scan edges, 1 call) Access to RIT / Second VFO Individual Band Change Key Crossband Split Large Built-In Speaker Quiet Cooling Fan Noise Blanker IF Shift Interference Rejection Preamp/Attenuator CW Keyer CW Pitch Control/Reverse Full Break-in (QSK) Speech Processor, VOX

SWR graphic sweep display (plot measurement)

The IC-706MKIIG can measure SWR in 2 ways: spot measurement or plot measurement Graph the meaurement on the display in bandwidths of 10 kHz, 50 kHz, 100 kHz, or 500 kHz.  Plot measurement usable on ANT 1, HF/6 meter bands only


IC-706MKIIG OPTIONS

AH-2b HF ANTENNA ELEMENT -  $350.00
For mobile operation with the SGC 237 or Icom AH-4 auto tuners. All bands between 7 - 54 MHz can be matched. Note: the pictured slotted bracket is not used in this installation. See Alternate Military Antenna setup

MB-62 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET  -  For mounting the IC-706MKIIG main unit $26.00

 

MB-63 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET - $19.00
For mounting the detached front panel.

 

OPC-587 SEPARATION CABLE -   16'  $80.00
Connects the detachable front panel to the radio. OPC-581: 3.5 m (11 ft); OPC-587: 5 m (16 ft)

RMK-706 remote mounting kit now available. Includes:

This is a good deal if the 11 ft cable is long enough for you.

Larson Black 2m/440 Antenna NMO-2/70B  34.5" long $65.00
Magnetic mount for above NMO-MM $32.00

MFJ 281 Cleartone Speaker   $13.00
with mounting bracket and hardware. Attached connector plugs right into the Icom radio.

Military Antenna Mount

4 - PL259 coax connectors when you get the connectors make sure you get the correct insert for the diameter of coax you are using.

SG-237 100 watt HF + 6m Tuner  $360.00 SGC

SG-237 Specifications

HF Frequency Range: 1.8 to 60 MHz
Power Input Range: 3 to 100 watts (PEP) —  40 watts max. on CW
Input Impedance Range: 45 to 55 ohms
VSWR: (Typical) Typically less than 1.4:1
DC Input Requirement: + 13.8 VDC (nominal)
DC Operating Range: +10.5 to 18 VDC
Input Current: Average: 300 milli amps
Random set time: Typical: less than 2 seconds
Recurrent set time: Typical: less than 10 milliseconds
Memory Capacity: 170 locations
Antenna Length: Minimum length of 7 ft. - 3.5 to 60 MHz
Minimum length of 23 ft. - 1.8 to 60 MHz
Installation: Any position
Operating Temperature: -35° to +70° C
Size: 9L x 7W x 1.85H inches (22.9L x 17.8W x 4.7H cm)
PCB 6L x 5.5W x 1.2H inches (14L x 15.24W x 3.05H cm)
Weight: 2 pounds (PCB 1.25 pounds)
Case Construction: ABS plastic cover on an anodized aluminum base
Control Cable: Shielded 4 conductor RG-58 coax with PL-259 connector
Control Cable Length: 9 feet in length

Another lower cost autotuner I'm aware of is an LDG Z100. It costs around 100.00 and looks to be a good choice.

Skymaster external GPS antenna – $119.00 . This is a fully weather proof bulkhead mount (3/4” dia. hole) unit that is about 3” in dia. and 1/2" tall.