Hello,
How do I turn off the radio? Setting the volume to zero doesn't seem to do it.
I'm not sure what firmware version is in the radio. I bought it as a kit from NewDIYTech and they programmed it for me before they sent it. Is there a way to display the version number on the radio?
Dave, WD8CIV
Turn the radio off?
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Re: Turn the radio off?
On the latest versions of firmware, the turn off feature was removed for more important features.
The turn off feature didn't really turned off the radio if i recall correctly. The battery was depleted next day or two.
To turn off you have to simply unplug the radio from VDC.
To check your version, use the menu. The last option shows you the version.
Don't forget that every radio has a small Frequency error depending on quality/brand Manufacturing tolerances of components.
There is an option in the menu to correct for those tolerances and bring your radio to exact frequency. Look at DL2MAN channel. There is a video showing the proces.
73
YS1RS
The turn off feature didn't really turned off the radio if i recall correctly. The battery was depleted next day or two.
To turn off you have to simply unplug the radio from VDC.
To check your version, use the menu. The last option shows you the version.
Don't forget that every radio has a small Frequency error depending on quality/brand Manufacturing tolerances of components.
There is an option in the menu to correct for those tolerances and bring your radio to exact frequency. Look at DL2MAN channel. There is a video showing the proces.
73
YS1RS
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Re: Turn the radio off?
Oh, there it is.. Thank you!
It's good to know about the power drain. That could have been embarrassing.
Dave, WD8CIV
It's good to know about the power drain. That could have been embarrassing.
Dave, WD8CIV
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Re: Turn the radio off?
I added a few lines to my reply above. Kindly check.
73
YS1RS
73
YS1RS
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Re: Turn the radio off?
Thank you for the reminder. I've seen Manuel's video and it's very simple compared to some radios I've had to align. (I used to work in a ham radio repair shop. Some of those old PLL synthesizers were very touchy.) I adjusted my radio this morning, so I think I'm all set.
Dave, WD8CIV
Dave, WD8CIV
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