Huey Radio's Problems

[Menessis]

I'm finding that I cant get VHF 119.55 (in this case) radio in the Huey working.  While trying to get the radio turned on it seems like it's on but when I press the Test button I don't get any squelch.  I turned it on and off a bunch of times and then It started working.

A few buddies seem to have the same problem.  So what gives?

 

Thanks

Menessis

Edited December 14, 2020 by Menessis

[Sharkku]

You know, it can be like this with old equipment sometimes. Oxide layers on the wires, rust, poor maintenance, can lead to faulty connections.

[Menessis]

Too bad my mouse can't give it a good slap!

 

Menessis

[Shadow KT]

Post a track, it can probably get fixed

[IJammer]

Central control panel: Make sure that you have the rotary radio TX selector positioned to  '3' for VHF AM radio. There is also a master radio volume control alongside it  ^   Just above that is the audio cut-out switches... make sure they are in the up position for the radio you want to recieve (RX) (all up is good for starters). 

Edited January 13, 2021 by IJammer
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[virgo47]

Guys, what is that COMM TEST button on VHF radio supposed to do anyway? I press it when out of tune - nothing, in tune - nothing. Manual - nothing (except there is a binding for it). I can use that radio to contact the tower, so I guess I here something through it. But what does the TEST button do?

[Tholozor]

COMM TEST switch is used to toggle squelch on and off.