You could also try another radio and monitor the in and outputs of the
frequencies you want to transmit to on when you are transmitting from the
HT>
On Wed, 4 Jul 2007, John Miller wrote:
> Must be the offset is changed then, that's the only thing it could be other
> then needing a reset. I'd check the input of the repeaters as others have
> said to see if maybe you can hear some one on the input though with an HT,
> that's a tough way to go.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 8:57 PM
> Subject: Re: quick thf6a question
>
>
> > John:
> >
> > I get no high-pitched beep when I push the PTT, so that leads me to think
> > it's transmitting. And, I checked the balance control, and it seems fine
> > on
> > both VFO's. And, I checked the receive tone squelch, and it's off.
> >
> > So, I continue to be stumped here.
> >
> > Have only a few more minutes to try to fix it, and then it's time to get
> > ready to get some sleep so we can hit the road real early tomorrow
> > morning.
> >
> > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 8:48 PM
> > Subject: Re: quick thf6a question
> >
> >
> >> If it's not transmitting for some reason, usually you'll hear a beep when
> >> you hit the PTT button. Beyond that, if you're in memory, it should work
> >> the
> >> same on both. The memories are the same no matter what, if you're in VFO
> >> there could be something set different possibly but if not, that's
> >> strange.
> >> Did you maybe turn on the PL tone squelch on that side of the radio by
> >> mistake? tuning around memory channels should fix that if so, or, did you
> >> adjust the balance by mistake so the volume is all the way down on the B
> >> band? That would make you not hear on the B band and if you're trying to
> >> bring up repeaters, that could certainly make you think you're not
> >> transmitting. The number 6 button while on the B band will set that
> >> volume,
> >> you use the tuning dial to turn it up or down. I know I did that one to
> >> myself once.
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 8:36 PM
> >> Subject: quick thf6a question
> >>
> >>
> >>> Hi, all.
> >>>
> >>> I have developed a really strange problem with my Kenwood THF6A HT.
> >>>
> >>> When using Band B., I can enter frequencies for 2-meter repeaters with
> >>> no
> >>> problem, and can hear repeaters very well, but the radio will not
> >>> transmit,
> >>> or at least, does not seem to do so. I have tried this on open
> >>> repeaters.
> >>> ... I can hit them on the A. band, but not the B. band. I even make
> >>> sure
> >>> that the same frequency pair is somehow not on both bands
> >>> simultaneously.
> >>>
> >>> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I might do to fix this
> >>> problem?
> >>>
> >>> Maybe a VFO re-set is all I need to do, but I can't remember the steps
> >>> for
> >>> that, and my documentation isn't with me.
> >>>
> >>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >>>
> >>> If I don't answer e-mails immediately, it's because we will be on the
> >>> road
> >>> tomorrow and Friday in the RV, heading back to Michigan.
> >>>
> >>> We currently are staying just west of St. Louis, Missouri.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >>
>
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