[TenTec] Omni V and 705 Mic issues...

[Bob Good]

John, You did not specify which model Shure mic.  Most of the live sound 
style mics have the element shorted for mute when the slide switch is off. 
Now if you are using a communications mic such as a 444 that is different. 
the 705 has two switches. The  switch on top of the stand has a lock on 
position.  I always leave mine is "VOX position".  Regards,  Bob
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Callari" <john at callari.us>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Cc: "John Callari" <john at callari.us>
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 6:30 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Omni V and 705 Mic issues...


>
> Hello...
>
> I acquired an Omni V this weekend with a model 705 microphone...  When
> the 705 is set to PTT (via switch in base)
> and the Omni is set to PTT (via depressed PTT/VOX button on faceplate)
> the Omni's receiver drops out completely.
> It is as if the PTT relay is activated...  and a press of the PTT
> button on the mic allows for transmit, but the receiver
> never comes back on.  It's locked out.
>
> When a Shure microphone is attached to the radio, and the PTT/VOX
> button is depressed, the Omni "acts" normally.
> Receiver is still active, etc.  The PTT button on the Shure does not
> work at all in the Omni's PTT mode.  But, when
> the Omni is set to VOX, with the PTT button locked on the Shure
> microphone, VOX operation is normal.
>
> VOX seems to be working just fine, with no issues at all...  PTT is
> not operational at all.
>
> Is this a bad PTT switch?  Relay?  Solder connection?  Or something
> that may need to be resolved by a TenTec
> tech?
>
> Thanks!
>
> John
> K2JNC
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