ICOM 703 open up for 11 metres https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/t839 Runboard| ICOM 703 open up for 11 metres en-us Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:13:47 +0000 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:13:47 +0000 https://www.runboard.com/ rssfeeds_managingeditor@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds managing editor) rssfeeds_webmaster@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds webmaster) akBBS 60 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p6894,from=rss#post6894https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p6894,from=rss#post6894By jove can you snip a surface mount without it exploding? I have just lifted one end with the iron and left it connected by one end a few times then its easy to reset just heat and push back a bit. TTFN nondisclosed_email@example.com (John193)Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:04:01 +0000 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p6860,from=rss#post6860https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p6860,from=rss#post6860Good advice John, the other way is not to remove it, just snip one end close to the board nondisclosed_email@example.com (yamanx1)Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:04:19 +0000 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p6853,from=rss#post6853https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p6853,from=rss#post6853Did u keep the diode mate in case u resell i tape them to the inside cover just in case it gets lost in the quag! the conv is identical to the 706 if anybody needs to know. FB193 Johnnondisclosed_email@example.com (John193)Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:05:23 +0000 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5619,from=rss#post5619https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5619,from=rss#post5619Yes, a apiece of dust Great description, tiny small caps, I'm going to attempt to open up me Kenwood handheld Which has miniscual components Gotta be done nondisclosed_email@example.com (yamanx1)Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:13:42 +0000 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5617,from=rss#post5617https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5617,from=rss#post5617well done jim, now your all out of band,, hehe have you had any reports on the radio yet?nondisclosed_email@example.com (topbuzzuk)Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:16:51 +0000 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5616,from=rss#post5616https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5616,from=rss#post5616Well done for even attempting that, I for one would have had to take it in somewhere.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Kaosss)Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:00:06 +0000 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5614,from=rss#post5614https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5614,from=rss#post5614Yes - the older guys amongst us need our reading glasses on for jobs like this! In so many ways I prefer valves - at least you could pick them up with your fingers!nondisclosed_email@example.com (Hot Fusion)Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:49:37 +0000 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5611,from=rss#post5611https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5611,from=rss#post5611WELL i did it tonight and all went well. i cant believe how small the diode was!! i couldnt even pick it out with tweezers, literally like a piece of dust..nondisclosed_email@example.com (26fb010)Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:34:04 +0000 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5556,from=rss#post5556https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5556,from=rss#post5556just dont hold the iron on too long, use tweezers to pull the diode so it moves as soon as solder melts, i might be tempted to just cut the diode with mini snips(my iron would be too hot i spect). but someone else may have an idea, i done the kenwood with snips but the diodes were a little bigger than the icom onesnondisclosed_email@example.com (topbuzzuk)Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:36:38 +0000 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5548,from=rss#post5548https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5548,from=rss#post5548looks like i will diy then, even though i am ham fisted. as soon as i go near it with my soldering iron,it will explode like a warhead and take out cenral europe!!(not a bad thing really)nondisclosed_email@example.com (26fb010)Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:23:38 +0000 Re: ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5538,from=rss#post5538https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5538,from=rss#post5538hi Jim, heres a link to a page telling all >>>>>wideband mod 703<<<<<<   nondisclosed_email@example.com (topbuzzuk)Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:47:56 +0000 ICOM 703 open up for 11 metreshttps://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5516,from=rss#post5516https://bfreebandingtalktheplanet.runboard.com/p5516,from=rss#post5516i am looking for a "proper" rig doctor to open up my 703 for 11 metres,around the west midlands. the nearest one from the list is 80 miles away and they wont touch anything but muppet radios.if i knew what to do i would have a crack myself.. jimnondisclosed_email@example.com (26fb010)Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:48:36 +0000