For Sale: Icom VHF and UHF all-mode rigs, IC-271A, IC-471H, IC-1271A, misc

[Darin Arrick]

I'm between jobs at the moment and I may need to drum up some funds. So some of my radios may have to go. All are in clean, working condition unless otherwise specified. All are currently connected to an antenna and can be demoed or we can set up a QSO. I've talked with a few of you using these rigs already. :) These are older radios (mid-'80s), but are well-known for being very good rigs.

1) IC-271A - 2m all-mode. All functions work fine. I've made SSB, FM, and digital contacts with this rig. So far as I can tell, it has no problems. It does have its original RAM board, and the battery voltage tested fine; I'd suggest replacing it as a matter of course, though, whenever you get around to it.

2) IC-471H - 440 all-mode. Everything works fine, with two exceptions. First, it seems to put out half power (about 35W); maybe one of the two final transistors is blown. Two, I think it has a loose wire going to the internal speaker; headphones work perfectly (looking at the schematic, I can see which connection may be loose, but I've not tried to fix it yet). I've upgraded this unit with a new RAM board (cost: $60).

3) IC-1271A - 1.2GHz all-mode. I don't have an antenna up for 23cm, but I've used my 440 horizontal loop for low-power testing. I was able to have a QSO on a local repeater with no problems. I do not have an SWR/power meter for this band, either, so I can't verify output. It seems to work fine based on the little use I've given it.

Other: I also have a 2m/70cm EFactor horizontal loop antenna, an MFJ-862 2m/70cm SWR/power meter, 50 feet of LMR-400 coax, an Icom IC-HM7 mic, and an Icom IC-HM12 mic.

I'll also take offers of employment so I can keep the rigs. ;)

Drop me a note and/or an offer if you're interested. I reserve the right to cancel the sale if I land a job soon enough.

73,

Darin Arrick, KG7ZFC

[Darin Arrick]

I should have also added that the 271A and 1271A both have 110V internal power supplies; that's how they are both powered right now. The 471H takes an external 12VDC supply (I have a couple of Astron RS-20 power supplies I could sell, as well).

[Jeffrey Benedict]

What kind of price are you looking for each of these? It’s nice to know where to start with an offer.

Jeff KB7AIL

> On May 26, 2016, at 9:15 PM, Darin Arrick <darin....@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I should have also added that the 271A and 1271A both have 110V internal power supplies; that's how they are both powered right now. The 471H takes an external 12VDC supply (I have a couple of Astron RS-20 power supplies I could sell, as well).
>
> On Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 4:54:21 PM UTC-7, Darin Arrick wrote:
> I'm between jobs at the moment and I may need to drum up some funds. So some of my radios may have to go. All are in clean, working condition unless otherwise specified. All are currently connected to an antenna and can be demoed or we can set up a QSO. I've talked with a few of you using these rigs already. :) These are older radios (mid-'80s), but are well-known for being very good rigs.
>
> 1) IC-271A - 2m all-mode. All functions work fine. I've made SSB, FM, and digital contacts with this rig. So far as I can tell, it has no problems. It does have its original RAM board, and the battery voltage tested fine; I'd suggest replacing it as a matter of course, though, whenever you get around to it.
>
> 2) IC-471H - 440 all-mode. Everything works fine, with two exceptions. First, it seems to put out half power (about 35W); maybe one of the two final transistors is blown. Two, I think it has a loose wire going to the internal speaker; headphones work perfectly (looking at the schematic, I can see which connection may be loose, but I've not tried to fix it yet). I've upgraded this unit with a new RAM board (cost: $60).
>
> 3) IC-1271A - 1.2GHz all-mode. I don't have an antenna up for 23cm, but I've used my 440 horizontal loop for low-power testing. I was able to have a QSO on a local repeater with no problems. I do not have an SWR/power meter for this band, either, so I can't verify output. It seems to work fine based on the little use I've given it.
>

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Jeffrey Benedict - ra...@olympus.net -
Port Ludlow, WA USA
1976 R90/6 — 1977 Yamadog XS650 — KB7AIL

[Darin Arrick]

I'm still looking for work. I've found a buyer for the IC-1271A, but still have the IC-271A and IC-471H available. I used all three of these rigs during the VHF contest last week and made contacts on all of them using multiple modes. I also forgot to note some things in my original post; see edits below. I've also uploaded a picture of the rigs: http://i.imgur.com/C3h3B8F.jpg . Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks and 73!

On Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 4:54:21 PM UTC-7, Darin Arrick wrote:

I'm between jobs at the moment and I may need to drum up some funds. So some of my radios may have to go. All are in clean, working condition unless otherwise specified. All are currently connected to an antenna and can be demoed or we can set up a QSO. I've talked with a few of you using these rigs already. :) These are older radios (mid-'80s), but are well-known for being very good rigs.

1) IC-271A - 2m all-mode. All functions work fine. I've made SSB, FM, and digital contacts with this rig. So far as I can tell, it has no problems. It does have its original RAM board, and the battery voltage tested fine; I'd suggest replacing it as a matter of course, though, whenever you get around to it. EDIT: Has the optional internal preamp; it works great, but I think it may have started to overheat during the contest as I had to turn it off and on a couple of times. Also has internal 110VAC power supply, which I'm currently using; can also work on 12VDC. Mic optionally included if available (Icom HM-7).

2) IC-471H - 440 all-mode.EDIT: It puts out about 70W, tested during the contest and a few minutes ago. I think it has a loose wire going to the internal speaker and external speaker jack; headphones work perfectly (looking at the schematic, I can see which connection may be loose, but I've not tried to fix it yet. I'll be glad to give you the troubleshooting I've done and a suggested fix.). I've upgraded this unit with a new RAM board (cost: $60). Mic optionally included if available (Icom HM-7).

3) IC-1271A - 1.2GHz all-mode. I don't have an antenna up for 23cm, but I've used my 440 horizontal loop for low-power testing. I was able to have a QSO on a local repeater with no problems. I do not have an SWR/power meter for this band, either, so I can't verify output. It seems to work fine based on the little use I've given it. EDIT: I have a buyer for this and at least 2 or 3 backup buyers, so it's most likely taken.

Other: I also have a 2m/70cm EFactor horizontal loop antenna ($50), an MFJ-862 2m/70cm SWR/power meter ($60), 50 feet of LMR-400 coax with PL-259 male ends ($50), and an Icom IC-HM7 mic (271 or 471 buyer gets it, first come first served).

[Darin Arrick]

I didn't include prices:

IC-271A $450
IC-471A $450

73,
Darin Arrick, KG7ZFC