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<div dir="auto"><font face="sans-serif">I looked at getting the above radio, but ultimately decided to get Icom's IC-705.</font></div>
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<div dir="auto"><font face="sans-serif">However, in my research I came upon this interesting and cautionary tale regarding not-installed reverse polarity diodes, damage as the result of an incorrect cable, and ultimate repair. I hope this helps people avoid
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<div dir="auto"><font face="sans-serif">See this article for details: </font></div>
<div dir="auto">https://hackaday.com/2021/08/03/fail-of-the-week-flipped-cable-leads-to-fried-radio/</div>
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<div dir="auto">I pass this along in the hope of helping someone avoid accidental damage to this popular radio.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Best wishes, </div>
<div dir="auto">Christopher</div>
<div dir="auto">KC1GHR </div>
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<div style="font-size:85%;color:#575757" dir="auto">Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone</div>
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