Specs and Parts List
Updated June 22, 2006
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
- Transmit Frequency Check LCD Display with 1 Hz Readout
- Easy-to-Use Scroll Menu System
- 2 Antenna Connectors (HF/VHF)
- Durable, Continuous Duty Cycle Transmitter
- One Button Duplex and Auto Repeater Functions
- Backlit Keys for Better Nighttime Operation
- Voice Synthesizer(optional)
- Matching Antenna Tuner (optional)
- 0.5 ppm Stability with High Stability Crystal (optional)
- 9600/1200 baud Packet Ready (optional equipment required)
- CT-17 level converter for PC programming (optional)
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:
- MB-62 mobile mounting bracket for the main unit
- MB-63 mobile mounting bracket for the detached front panel
- OPC-581 separation cable (11 ft) - $71.00
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.
- 1 - PL259 bulkhead connector
- 2 - 13' pieces of 50 ohm RG-8 Coax
- 1 - 13' piece of 3 conductor wire for SG-237 Control and Power.
- 1 - 12' piece of 2 conductor 8 ga supply power from battery to radio.
- 2 Battery adapters to attach wire to side post batteries
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.
