[ICOM] IC-901A problems.

[Gary Fiber]

Mike,

I found this in the QRZ web page and seem to remember it being correct.


Crossband repeat - turn power on while holding down check and lock buttons.  If
crossband repeat has been engaged, the "lock" display will flash.  PL can not
be selected in either band for crossband repeat to work. If you need PL to
operate the repeater you are linked to, generate it on the radio you are using
to talk to the 901.  The PL will pass through the 901 just fine to access the
linked system.  Since the radio is in the locked mode, you can't change
frequencies or bands during crossband repeat.  To disengage crossband repeat,
turn off power or press lock button.  If there is no audio during crossband
repeat, open up the front of the dual-band unit by removing the plastic cover
behind where the control head would plug in if the 901 is not used in the
remote-control head configuration and look for a slide switch mounted on the
edge of one of the vertical circuit boards and slide it the other way.  The
switch does not seem to come in any pre-determined configuration from ICOM, so
some radios work OK for crossband repeat right out of the box, and some require
the switch to be in the opposite position.

Gary Fiber K8IZ
GROL PG-19-6691
Washington State Resident