Well, Lou, you might be right, and if so, I guess we'll go to plan B.
As I said in an earlier post, if I have to spend a bit of money to keep my
son's interest in amateur radio alive, it might be well worth it.

Will keep you posted on how things come out.

Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 8:52 PM
Subject: Re: help needed with Standard twin-bander VHF/UHF transceiver


> Hi Tom.
>
> If the reset didn't bring back the transmit on 2 meters, then I am fearful
> that there is indeed an electronic problem with the radio that will
require
> service if the parts are still available.
>
> Oh well, at least prices are a bit more attractive than they were when I
> was in college in the late 70's and early 80's.  In those days you could
> spend $300 to $400 for 2 meters only, and it would be only 10 to 25 watts
> and if you were lucky, it might have 5 channels of memory.  Funny,
> though.  I started out with a 10 watt radio, and I think I made as many
> contacts with it as I do with the modern 50 watt radios.
>
> Anyway, I was really hoping that the reset would do the trick for you.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>