Icom IC-706 MKII Instruction Manual page 12

E Unpacking
After unpacking, immediately report any damage to
the delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping car-
tons.
E Grounding
To prevent electrical shock, television interference
(TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other prob-
lems, ground the transceiver through the GROUND
terminal on the rear panel.
E Antenna
Select antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 Q
antenna, and feedline. The transmission line should
be a coaxial
cable. 1.5:1
or better of Voltage
Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is recommended for
your required band. Of course, the transmission line
should be a coaxial cable.
CAUTION: Protect your transceiver from lightning
using a lightning arrestor.
down. Strip the cable
jacket and soft solder.
Coupling ring 10 mm (soft soider)
10MM sof Strip the cable as
solder shown at left. Soft
solder the center con-
ductor.
(10 mm = %in)
For a description and a diagram of accessory equip-
ment included with the IC-706MKII, see UNPACKING
on p. ii of this manual.
ANTENNA SWR
Each antenna is tuned for a specified frequency
range and SWR may be increased out-of-range.
When the SWR is higher than approx. 2.0:1, the
transceiver's power drops to protect the final transis-
tors. In this case, an optional antenna tuner is useful
to match the transceiver and antenna. Low SWR
allows full power for transmitting even when using
the antenna tuner. The IC-706MKII has an SWR
meter to monitor the antenna SWR continuously.
Slide the connector
body on and solder it.
solder solder
Screw the coupling ring
onto the connector
body.