RCI 2980 WX transmit POP noise.

[Staybolt]

My 2980 WX makes a pop noise whenever i key it up. It does it with the stock mic as well as the desk mics i use.. Is there a fix for this???

 

[KD2GOE]

is it only with power mics and is the pop like this?

if it is I am having the same trouble :/

RCI-2990 makes a pop noise whenever i key it up??? - YouTube

 

[Staybolt]

Oh no its worse than that! Ill post a video.

 

[Staybolt]

heres my radio

RCI 2980WX POP noise in transmit.. - YouTube

 

[KD2GOE]

hmm yeah you have me beet on that one... I only get it with my power mic but it sounds the same I hope some one can chime in on this one ....

will it help if you turn the mic gain down?

 

[Staybolt]

Well i guess nobody has any idea how to fix this problem.. Might have to call Ranger.

 

[TD126]

Well i guess nobody has any idea how to fix this problem.. Might have to call Ranger.

Hi. I have one of the old models before they put the WX on them. It does this on key up and un key. I also have a 2995DX NEW radio that does the same thing. It doesn't matter what mic I am running and if I am running an amp or bare radio. Did you ever find out anything on this?? It is a minor nuisance too me. It is load popping when I key up and un key as well. I think it is a common thing with the Ranger "Big Radios"... may not be anything to do for it.

 

[jon666]

check

and see if the limiter is intact. they pop like that
when the mod limiter is removed.

 

[RatsoW8]

It almost sounds like audio feedback. I heard the pitch change on both mics. If you stretch the mic cord on the hand mic out a couple of feet from the rig does it still squeal? Turn the mic gain to zero as well. It's a front firing speaker and the desk mic looks like its almost right up against it.

 

[dc2rf]

I have the "pop" in the speaker on a stock rci 2950dx when I key or unkey the mic also.

Sure is annoying. I can't remember if it did that from "day one", or if the pop came later and I just didn't notice it right away.

 

[dc2rf]

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