IC-746 FAQ
BUX CommCo sells equivalent cables/connectors that are cheaper. You can find more info
at:
http://www.buxcommco.com/
Better Solution
Rather than finding another Icom connector, many folks put inexpensive connectors on the
cables of all their rigs and power sources. That way they can use any rig with any supply no
matter what brand. This style of setup is particularly handy for switching between mobile
rigs. Even Radio Shack has these, cheap.
One very popular connector is the Anderson PowerPole.
http://www.andersonpower.com/
which is readily available from either
http://www.dcpwr.com/
http://www.powerwerx.com/
In fact, the PowerWerx folks have pre-wired, PowerPole to OEM-T cables ranging from 1 to
10 feet long that are much cheaper than the Icom part (less than half the cost). You can
always just snip off the PowerPole connector if you don't want it.
Many clubs and organizations have been standardizing on the PowerPole connectors for their
high amperage 12VDC power. This makes all of their equipment inter-compatible and
interchangeable; a real plus in an emergency. There's a good article on that subject at:
http://www.dcpwr.com/standard.html
8.8 Where can I get replacement microphone connectors?
You've got plenty of sources:
Radio Shack - P/N 274-025 for the plug.
BUX CommCo at: http://www.buxcommco.com/
The RF Connection at: http://www.therfc.com/micconn.htm
8.9 What is "Lo-Fi" SSB operation?
8.10 What is "Hi-Fi" SSB operation?
Trick questions, as they are both the same.
They both refer to attempts to transmit/receive higher bandwidth/quality SSB signals.
Basically, hams are trying to improve audio fidelity; they are striving for "Hi-Fi" quality.
Few (if any) SSB rigs will ever achieve the 20 Khz bandwidth normally associated with "Hi-
Fi", thus the "Lo-Fi" pun.
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