Running the Icom R7000 from 12v
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Here is a mod to enable the ICOM-R7000 to work on 12V. With the set upside
down and the bottom cover removed, you will find, just next to the mains
connector, a Molex connector with a jumper fitted.
Remove the jumper and fit the connector to the back panel. The hole is
already punched, but you will have to remove a blanking plate first.
The correct mounting bracket is hard to come by, but two self-tappers are
ideal, screwed into the connector flanges. (DON'T USE TOO LARGE A SCREW, the
plastic will split!).

Re-assemble the radio, now re-fit the jumper for mains use, or remove it and
apply 12V for mobile use.
The correct 12V power lead is obtainable from ICOM, it was used on the IC27/47
mobiles amongst others, (BEWARE, there were two types used, you require the
3-pin version, NOT the 2-pin version).

In passing... if your R7000 runs HOT, and most do, try running it on 12V in
the shack.... most of the heat comes from the mains power supply.

Bob... G4XCA @ GB7VRB

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