RCI 2950DX

[Delta 1]

I picked up a 2950dx3 a few days ago.. I was on 38L tonight, and out of the blue the frequency counter started scanning backwards on it's own, I tried to stop it with buttons on side of mic, but nothing it finally stopped at 25 MHZ .. I then had no problem at that time usesin the up and down buttons to get it back to 38L. Within 5 seconds repeated itself again.. when I disconnected the mic from radio it did stop then.. anyone experience this with this radio.. thanks Rick

 

[nomadradio]

Two possibilities come to mind.

1) Bad tuning-knob encoder. If one of the two contacts sticks closed, it will do this.

2) Down button at the right end of the buttons is sticking closed. Worrying it for a bit might shake it loose and open the contact.

Quick check is to first pull the plug from the CPU leading to the tuning-knob encoder.

If that's not it, then unplug the front-panel buttons. Gotta remove the knobs and plastic face to do that. The whole pc board with all the pushbuttons will unplug after removing two screws.

Moving parts break first. I would suspect these before predicting the computer has gone whacko.

Which they do. Sometimes.

73

 

[Delta 1]

Two possibilities come to mind.

1) Bad tuning-knob encoder. If one of the two contacts sticks closed, it will do this.

2) Down button at the right end of the buttons is sticking closed. Worrying it for a bit might shake it loose and open the contact.

Quick check is to first pull the plug from the CPU leading to the tuning-knob encoder.

If that's not it, then unplug the front-panel buttons. Gotta remove the knobs and plastic face to do that. The whole pc board with all the pushbuttons will unplug after removing two screws.

Moving parts break first. I would suspect these before predicting the computer has gone whacko.

Which they do. Sometimes.

73

I put another mic I had on hand, and not doing it (yet) will see what happens.. I do appreciate your knowledge and input.. thanks Rick

 

[nomadradio]

A funky mike is about the best of all possible causes.

Here's hoping that's it.

73

 

[Delta 1]

A funky mike is about the best of all possible causes.

Here's hoping that's it.

73

My fingers are crossed... 73

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