saridnour
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Hello there. I bought an SSB-2010 and am using it on a AGA MK2. The 2010 was bough used (near new) and seems to be working fine (have not dove it yet) with one exception. The VOX does not seem to work. I have checked the setting and verified in the menu (three press) that VOX is on high. I can press the PTT and hear myself (side) but when I speak in VOX (ahh or 4 or whatever) it remains in receive mode as I hear background noise. I have also stripped the Mic from the unit and taps to it do not trigger it also. I do have the mic in Kissing range as well when installed. I also tried turning up the VOX sensitivity control to no avail. I did notice on the sensitivity control that it would turn past two turns though without resistance unlike the manual states. Is this normal? It seems to continue to allow it to turn, but I have not turned it more than three turns clockwise.
The mask Mic unit was purchased separately but am I correct in assuming that if the Mic is working in PTT then that would not be the issue (I have no other units to test with as my other is a buddyphone). I have not dove the 2010 but assume mic is working if I get side audio.
Quick question recap:
1- What would cause VOX to not work as indicated above?
2- Since Mic works in PTT should VOX also work (aka should I look at the mic vs the 2010 for a VOX issue)?
3- should the "master adjustment controls"/"two turn controls" be able to turn more than two rotations?
As to other questions that I could not find answers to:
4- Can I test with another off shelf MIC externally on the bench (if Mic coud be issue)? Ohm or other rating I need use to test if needed? Guess could use buddyphone Mic.
5- The Voice menu allows selection of all 8 channels. I assume that selecting the last 4 render the unit unusable?
6- What would it cost to get this serviced if the 2010 has an issue internally with VOX?
7- On the battery bulkhead, are other bulkheads available? Just seems that a short box with an E/O battery port would be ideal.
Sorry for all the questions just hope to find some answers as I am excited to get my comms going after putting in so much.
Thanks in advance,
Andy Ridnour
Seattle Area.
The mask Mic unit was purchased separately but am I correct in assuming that if the Mic is working in PTT then that would not be the issue (I have no other units to test with as my other is a buddyphone). I have not dove the 2010 but assume mic is working if I get side audio.
Quick question recap:
1- What would cause VOX to not work as indicated above?
2- Since Mic works in PTT should VOX also work (aka should I look at the mic vs the 2010 for a VOX issue)?
3- should the "master adjustment controls"/"two turn controls" be able to turn more than two rotations?
As to other questions that I could not find answers to:
4- Can I test with another off shelf MIC externally on the bench (if Mic coud be issue)? Ohm or other rating I need use to test if needed? Guess could use buddyphone Mic.
5- The Voice menu allows selection of all 8 channels. I assume that selecting the last 4 render the unit unusable?
6- What would it cost to get this serviced if the 2010 has an issue internally with VOX?
7- On the battery bulkhead, are other bulkheads available? Just seems that a short box with an E/O battery port would be ideal.
Sorry for all the questions just hope to find some answers as I am excited to get my comms going after putting in so much.
Thanks in advance,
Andy Ridnour
Seattle Area.