Good afternoon group.
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I am still becoming familiar with a new-to-me FT-101E.? I am a regular CW operator of both new and old hybrid Kenwoods, so understand the basic principles of CW operation.
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My issue is that I can't get the radio to transmit when in CW & VOX mode, short of flicking the MOX/PTT/VOX switch to MOX.? If the mic is plugged in however, a clap or other noise trigger activates the VOX and it switches to TX despite being in CW mode.
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I have tried the following:
- Unplugging the mic.
- Check the keyer continuity at the key plug.
Some questions to help further diagnosis:
- Should the radio emit the side-tone even with VOX isn't enabled (the switch in the PTT position)?? As it is I get no side-tone regardless of settings.? If so, it suggests the issue may be the jack on the back of the radio.
- Are there any common issues with these radios and areas to check with respect to CW keying?
- Any further tests you can suggest to further narrow down the issue.
Attached is a photo of the rig face, just in case I've got a setting wrong.
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Kind regards,
? Lance, VK7TO
