[TenTec] RX-340 Problem

[Bill Fuqua]

did you try hitting it? That often fixes or makes it worse.

73
Bill wa4lav


At 03:24 PM 10/27/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>Yesterday, when I was using my Pegasus / RX-340 combo (using N4PY software),
>the top left LED display (the one with filter, PBT, etc) info went blank.
>The functions still seem to work okay, both under software control and via
>the front panel (at least the functions appear to work using the front panel
>as evidenced by a change in the received audio - this display stays blank).
>I tried a RS232 reset with no effect, although the radio did go through the
>reset process. Neither did powering off and back on (several times). I ran
>all the diagnostic (BITE) tests and no errors were detected. The display
>went blank during a period of receive only operation, so I don't want to
>blame RF getting back into the RX340.
>
>I was about to assume that the display driver or display had failed, but
>then I tried a hardware reset (hold down C key on numeric keypad during
>power up).  This is where things get interesting. A couple of times, this
>display actually did come up with its normal display, but after a few
>seconds it went blank again. One time, it briefly flashed something that
>went a way before I could see what it was, several resets later, the display
>stayed visible for 5 or 10 seconds, long enough that I could see that it was
>the normal display.  Several other master resets didn't result in any
>display.
>
>The other two displays seem to be functioning normally. All the lighted
>buttons around the affected display seem to be lighting as appropriate.
>
>I opened the radio and made sure the interconnection cables between the
>boards were secure.
>
>I contacted TT Service and they recommend returning the radio, which I
>intend to do. I just thought I'd throw this out to the reflector and see if
>there are any additional suggestions.
>
>73,
>Mark
>
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