> > I did it and it worked. Selected BAL and heard the feedback - plugged in > the headset and heard me. > > 73 Hank K8DD > Thank you and Earl K6SE. He had the answer. My mic disconnects the mic element unless the PTT is pressed and pressing the PTT disables the monitor function. Bypassing the switch to keep the element "live" fixed that very nicely. Ron AC7AC K2 # 1289