Hi,
Not sure this is the right spot to post this so please forgive me if its
not. I have an Icom IC2-SRA 2mtr/scanner. The batter pack died on it and
before I could replace it, the memory battery also went south. I used to be
able to power it up with the plug in PS and listen to it but now it doesn't
power up at all. PS is ok. I tried the reset for the processor but still
nothing. Short of sending it in to Icom for repair, I thought I would ask
for any advice here as to how to bring this rig back to life. I know I need
to change the batteries, but will that get the rig working again, since its
not operating off the PS now? Does anyone have any experience with these
handie talkies? TIA
73,
Brian

On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:48:58 -0600, "Brian Oakley"
wrote:

Hi,
Not sure this is the right spot to post this so please forgive me if its
not. I have an Icom IC2-SRA 2mtr/scanner. The batter pack died on it and
before I could replace it, the memory battery also went south. I used to be
able to power it up with the plug in PS and listen to it but now it doesn't
power up at all. PS is ok. I tried the reset for the processor but still
nothing. Short of sending it in to Icom for repair, I thought I would ask
for any advice here as to how to bring this rig back to life. I know I need
to change the batteries, but will that get the rig working again, since its
not operating off the PS now? Does anyone have any experience with these
handie talkies? TIA
73,
Brian

The PS may be sufficient to trickle charge the batteries, not enough
to actually power the unit. This is very typical for HTs. The battery
may be a necessary part of the circuit, even when running from wall
power.

It may be less expensive to buy the AA battery pack and drop in
regular alkalines or rechargables.

A good dealer who does service on Icoms should be able to explain your
options. Replacing the internal memory battery is no biggie for a
service center. It may be preventing a proper reset.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom

Thanks for the help Gary. Can anyone here recommend a good Icom service
center? I live in the DFW area. Any help is appreciated. TIA.
Brian

"Gary S." Idontwantspam@net wrote in message
...
On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:48:58 -0600, "Brian Oakley"
wrote:

Hi,
Not sure this is the right spot to post this so please forgive me if
its
not. I have an Icom IC2-SRA 2mtr/scanner. The batter pack died on it
and
before I could replace it, the memory battery also went south. I used to
be
able to power it up with the plug in PS and listen to it but now it
doesn't
power up at all. PS is ok. I tried the reset for the processor but still
nothing. Short of sending it in to Icom for repair, I thought I would ask
for any advice here as to how to bring this rig back to life. I know I
need
to change the batteries, but will that get the rig working again, since
its
not operating off the PS now? Does anyone have any experience with these
handie talkies? TIA
73,
Brian

The PS may be sufficient to trickle charge the batteries, not enough
to actually power the unit. This is very typical for HTs. The battery
may be a necessary part of the circuit, even when running from wall
power.

It may be less expensive to buy the AA battery pack and drop in
regular alkalines or rechargables.

A good dealer who does service on Icoms should be able to explain your
options. Replacing the internal memory battery is no biggie for a
service center. It may be preventing a proper reset.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom

On Sat, 5 Feb 2005 14:51:46 -0600, "Brian Oakley"
wrote:

"Gary S." Idontwantspam@net wrote in message
.. .

A good dealer who does service on Icoms should be able to explain your
options. Replacing the internal memory battery is no biggie for a
service center. It may be preventing a proper reset.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
Thanks for the help Gary. Can anyone here recommend a good Icom service
center? I live in the DFW area. Any help is appreciated. TIA.
Brian

The www.icomamerica.com site will help with dealers.

AES and HRO do not appear to have anything in TX.

There is Texas Towers (which sells a full range of ham radio gear)
somewhere down there in Plano, but my Texas geography is a bit
sketchy. Not sure they have retail or just the online.

There are also Icom amateur radio dealers in Austin, Houston/Spring,
and Lubbock. It is possible that some of the land mobile Icom dealers
could help as well. Time to work the phone.

Bearcom Dallas
4009 Distribution Drive, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75041
Phone: (800) 252-1691
Fax: (972) 880-7428
E-mail:
Products: Land Mobile

Breakthrough
3620 Byers Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817) 732-7791
Fax: (817) 731-8335
Products: Land Mobile

This should get you started.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom