[1000mp] Need help - Rx has gone deaf !!

Walt Niemczura [email protected]
Sat, 23 Nov 2002 13:14:36 -1000


Did you turn the RF gain control in error? Which MP? MK V/Field or
older? I've seen this and it is usally caused by turning down the 
RF Gain.

Hope this helps and is not too late.

73 and Aloha,

Walt
AH6)Z

Steve B wrote:
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> Just operating the CQWW on cw and my front end has just gone deaf.
> 
> I can hear one or two signals (only) and the signal strength meter is not budging at all. Transmit side is still fine.
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> Have I lost the front end ? what checks can I do ?
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> I don't think I have inadvertently hit a "mute" switch - I have even reset the rig back to default settings. No linear was involved and I was operating very low power.  Trying not to panic as the contest is ticking away without me !!!
> 
> Not sure if there is a chance of a magic wand - I am all ears !!!
> 
> Steve  G4KIV
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> Homepage: http://www.stevebb.com
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