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John Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 4 Jul 2007 21:02:43 -0400
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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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