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Reviews Categories | Ham Shack Accessories | MFJ-706 Grab-and-Go Emergency Communications Center Help


Reviews Summary for MFJ-706 Grab-and-Go Emergency Communications Center
MFJ-706 Grab-and-Go Emergency Communications Center Reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0/5 MSRP: $399.95
Description: The MFJ-706 is an Emergency Communications (EmComm) box that turns your ICOM IC-706 series transceiver into an instant grab-and-go emergency communications center in a compact 6 3/4W x 4 1/2H x 13 1/2D inch package. When a sudden emergency arises you can literally grab an entire communications center, rush to the site, and be in instant HF/VHF/UHF communication in minutes! A full 100 Watts of SSB/CW power is available when powered by a vehicle accessory socket or light-duty 10 to 15 Amp 13.8 VDC power supply. An MFJ exclusive PeakPowerBoostTM circuit delivers instantaneous SSB/CW power peaks from low current power sources using an internal 4-farad super-capacitor bank. Over-voltage protection, voltage transient protection and reverse voltage protection are also provided.

A built-in, full range HF automatic antenna tuner turns any random wire or other antenna into a highly effective HF antenna. Separate antenna connectors provide for normal HF/6 meter coax-fed antennas, a 3/8x24 loaded HF/6M whip (such as a Hamstick), and a VHF/UHF antenna for local communications.

The tough case and removable front cover secures and fully protects your transceiver at all times. A convenient compartment stows your microphone and other small accessories so you are always ready for emergencies. The transceiver is well ventilated to prevent overheating.
More info: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-706
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AD5X Rating: 5/5 Sep 8, 2009 06:33 Send this review to a friend
Neat portable package  Time owned: 0 to 3 months
I like to take my IC-706MKII with me when I travel, and the MFJ-706 provides a nice protective housing for my radio. It includes an excellant auto-tuner, transient and over-voltage protection, and a super-capacitor bank so you can operate from a low curent DC source for low duty cycle SSB/CW modes. As I do with many of my accessories, I made a bunch of modifications to the MFJ-706 to better optimize it for my application. Details are in the review on my website at www.ad5x.com.
 


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