[ICOM] IC-901A problems.

[Michael P. Olbrisch]

Howdy,

	I really NEED some ideas on this one.  Anyone got an IC-901A working
X-band repeat?

	On our recent camping trip to Abilene State Park - we were JUST OUT
of HT range to a UHF link system.  I wanted to set the IC-901A in the van
for X-band repeater so the group camping with us could work the system with
an HT.  IT WOULD NOT WORK.  With severe T-storms and even tornadoes in the
area, I really wanted to hit the repeater from the tent without going out to
the van.

	I had no problem making the IC-901A work X-band repeat.  Everything
appears fine.  The LOCK indicator blinks.  The TX/RX switches just fine,
power output works.  Receiver S-meter works.  There is audio in the IC-901A
speaker.  But nothing comes through the IC-901A.  The PL-tones do not pass
to open up PL repeaters.  No voice comes through when trying to work non-PL
repeaters.  No repeated audio comes through when receiving.

I have read the mod on MODS.DK.  It says move the switch.  If I move the
switch where the control head cable plugs in, the radio does not work after
that.  I am still missing something here.  I do not see another switch.

	SOMEONE - ANYONE - who has X-band repeat working on an IC-901A, tell
me what I am missing here.  PLEASE.....  I really want to get this working.
I have ALL the modules - this is a fine radio.  Just this one little
problem.

Thanks.

Mike.  KD9KC

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