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public:radio:radio_database:ic-7200 [22/03/24 15:55 GMT] – [Fan Mod] johnpublic:radio:radio_database:ic-7200 [27/03/25 13:45 GMT] (current) – [HM36 Microphone Mod] john
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-====== IC-7200 ======+====== Icom IC-7200 ======
  
 ** Rugged HF/50MHz ** ** Rugged HF/50MHz **
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 ===== Background ===== ===== Background =====
  
 +  * This is my 2nd **IC-7200**. I foolishly sold my original one and very quickly regretted it.
   * From the Silent Key equipment of Peter GM0CXQ   * From the Silent Key equipment of Peter GM0CXQ
   * Obtained 01/06/23   * Obtained 01/06/23
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   * The newly modified HM-36 now functions "correctly" with adequate drive for the radio, and a better frequency response.   * The newly modified HM-36 now functions "correctly" with adequate drive for the radio, and a better frequency response.
   * It is now possible to set Mic Gain < 20 and Compression = 4 and obtain adequate ALC and full power out and a reasonable degree of compression without the need to "Close Talk" the microphone.   * It is now possible to set Mic Gain < 20 and Compression = 4 and obtain adequate ALC and full power out and a reasonable degree of compression without the need to "Close Talk" the microphone.
-  * It is also now possible to obtain full power out, and some ALC deflection, without use of Compression, by adjusting the Mic Gain accordingly. This was difficult/impossible with the stock HM-36 +  * It is also now possible to obtain full power out, and some ALC deflection, **without use of Compression**, by adjusting the Mic Gain accordingly. This was difficult/impossible with the stock HM-36 
  
 ==== Fan Mod ==== ==== Fan Mod ====
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   * After one night's use I removed the modification and restored the fan control to normal.   * After one night's use I removed the modification and restored the fan control to normal.
  
-===== Handbook =====+===== Documentation =====
  
-  * {{ :public:radio:radio_database:ic-7200_2.zip |User Manual}} +  * {{ :public:radio:radio_database:ic-7200_2.zip | User Manual}} 
-  * {{ :public:radio:radio_database:ic-7200_sm.zip |Service Manual}}+  * {{ :public:radio:radio_database:ic-7200_sm.zip | Service Manual}} 
 +  * {{ :public:radio:radio_database:pjh-ic7200.xml |}} 
 +  * {{ :public:radio:radio_database:macros.mdf |}}
  
  
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