CTCSS or PL Tones do not transmit

Modified on Mon, Jul 31, 2023 at 11:47 AM

FT-857/897 / CTCSS or PL Tones do not transmit 


This will happen if the cable is left connected to the radio and is NOT connected to the computer (it sets up a ground loop that causes this problem).

Solution, disconnect the cable from the radio when it's not in use.

Note: If using control software that requires the cable to be connected to the radio AND the computer, this is not a problem, and everything works properly. 


08/25/2020 03:44PM

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