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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:

1. 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.
2. Are there any common issues with these radios and areas to check with respect to CW keying?
3. 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

Lance,

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I got exactly same issue.

It turned out a oxideized contact on a mode switch section , cured with contact cleaner.

Of note, you need also to turn on the heather switch? which has a dedicated switch,? to let VOX to work properly.

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Giuliano, IV3DLW?

Thanks for your response Giuliano.

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What I did was open the case and give the jack and mode switch a good spray with contact cleaner and work it back and forth.? It appears I may have had the same issue as you.

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Also, for the record, when in CW mode the side-tone should emit on key-down regardless of the MOX/PTT/VOX switch setting. ?

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Kind regards,

? Lance, VK7TO

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Whoops, I realised that I didn't actually confirm; my radio is now working as it should.? Thank-you Giuliano.