Anyone know of an IC-706 Mk2 problem?

[JimmyL1011]

Hello, all.....I got into the mobile today and noticed that the IC-706Mk2 was in VFO mode and set to the default 14.200 Mhz setting and all of my memories were blank and apparently erased. This radio has been a workhorse radio for me and never given as much as a bit of problems. I use it for HF mobile through an SGC tuner and a 103" antenna on the back step and VHF-FM via a roof-mounted 1/4 whip. Is this a problem with this series of radios or just a fluke?

Any ideas?

 

[W4TF]

i've never used that radio before but I know Icom likes to have more than one VFO ("A" and "B" usually) Does this radio have more than one? If so, are you looking in the right one?

 

[kc2rgw]

Maybe the memory battery is dead?

 

[JimmyL1011]

Is there a memory battery? I don't have a service manual or I'd attempt to replace it. Anyone nkow if this is the case? I thought all the memories were in the form of EEPROMS,

 

[kc2rgw]

There's a service manual link on rigpix.com, unfortunately it seems you are right, I don't see a battery.

Was mostly guessing.

It works fine otherwise?

If there is a yahoo group Yahoo! Groups - Join or create groups, clubs, forums & communities for the 706, which I bet there is, I'd join and search the archives and files section. If you don't find an answer, just post an email there, I bet other owners have had a similar issue over the years.