Icom IC-207H 2/440 display

[AFChap]

Looking for help with my Icom IC-207H 2/440 mobile radio, s/n 01011. I've used this radio for several years, and before that it belonged to a friend so I have no idea how old it is. I really like the radio, and especially the "remote" display feature that allows me to have the radio itself buried under the dash while the display & controls are velcroed to the dash in easy reach.

About 2 years ago I noticed half of the display screen was no longer lighted, and about 6 mo ago the second light in the display went out. I can still read the LCD, but not from a distance as before. I haven't got around to tearing into it ...can anyone tell me if the light bulbs in the display head are replaceable, even by soldering?

[dons2346]

If you email this guy MTS Ham Radio Repair he will get you an answer. He is an excellent tech if you ever need heavy repair. He fixed my 706MKIIG a lot cheaper than Icom quoted.

[AFChap]

Thanks for the tip ...I'll give him a try.

[TXiceman]

Some of the Icoms (others as well) had issues with displays. A good tech should be able to tell you if is repairable.

73
Ken

[AFChap]

The guy at the MTS link provided above gave me a quick response indicating that the bulbs are "accessible without too much difficulty." When we hit a point next week where we will remain for a month or so I'll open it up and see what I can find.

[dons2346]

Cool