[Elecraft] K144XV repeater setup problem

[Matt Zilmer]

For CTCSS set up, see p29 of the Owner's Manual (Rev D6).  You're
looking for the part with PL TONE or PL OFF shown.

73,
matt W6NIA
K3 #24

On Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:56:52 -0700, you wrote:

>I (finally) got my K144XV internal 2 meter transverter yesterday, and installed it last night. 
>
>It appears to be functioning normally, but I am unable to ping any local repeaters. Here's what I have:
>
>I am getting 10 watts out, per an external wattmeter, with low SWR.
>I have the repeater shift appropriately set at -.600 or +.600, depending on which machine I am trying to hit.
>I have the PL tone set to the correct frequency for the given repeater.  I have PL turned on (using VFO B knob after pressing Tone and entering the correct PL tone)
>Using the ALT button, I have set to transmit at the designated offset of - or +, depending on repeater.
>
>The screen display shows FM T and  -or + as appropriate.
>
>I can hear output from the repeaters without difficulty. But I can't key any repeaters. I suspect that, for some reason, I am not sending the PL tone. 
>
>What am I missing? Is there another piece of the repeater setup procedure that I have not found in the documentation?
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Lew K6LMP
>
>
>
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