Lost my squelch... Icom ???

Scotty · 24 August 2006, 08:42

The squelch on my icom radio has gone ! The radio appears to work fine (I did a radio check with coastguard) but I cant seem to adjust the squelch. When I turn the squelch knob fully from one side to the other I get no noise.
Any help please ??

Jelly · 24 August 2006, 09:04

Scotty
If you post the model we might be able to help!!
James

Rodan · 24 August 2006, 09:09

me too but don't know the model!

Jelly · 24 August 2006, 09:58

Okay is it a hand held or a fixed, is it new or old etc.

Rodan · 24 August 2006, 10:55

Mine is fixed and 4 yrs old...

DJL · 24 August 2006, 11:28

Have a look here and identify the model : http://www.icomuk.co.uk

I suspect that the squelch pot has seized and you have stripped the inside of the knob. Seems to be a common problem.

Try pulling the knob off and then seeing if the pot underneath moves. If it doesn't then apply WD40, clean up the pot and gently try and get it moving with pliers. Then contact the nice Mr Jon ICOM Brooks for a new knob.

Scotty · 24 August 2006, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJL

I suspect that the squelch pot has seized and you have stripped the inside of the knob. Seems to be a common problem.

Try pulling the knob off and then seeing if the pot underneath moves. If it doesn't then apply WD40, clean up the pot and gently try and get it moving with pliers. Then contact the nice Mr Jon ICOM Brooks for a new knob.

I took the knob off mine

and turned the rod... or mount its on. Still no squelch. Its fixed and three years old. Its a 401 model with the dsc unit seperate.

Jelly · 25 August 2006, 09:11

I think you need to call the repairs dept at Icom +44 1227741741.
but before you get put throught to them it might be worth ask for Jon if he is in.

Also WD40 rots the water proof seals on the spinals silicon grease is much better
JAmes

Tideway · 25 August 2006, 23:12

JUst to eliminate a possible cause, the squelch has gone on all channels? It couldn't be a carrier on just one could it? If not please ignore this post...

Scotty · 26 August 2006, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tideway

JUst to eliminate a possible cause, the squelch has gone on all channels? It couldn't be a carrier on just one could it? If not please ignore this post...

Will check that in the next hour. Thanks.

mike · 26 August 2006, 21:01

jon at icom is a away for 2 weeks so he may not know you are in need of his help!

Scotty · 27 August 2006, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tideway

JUst to eliminate a possible cause, the squelch has gone on all channels? It couldn't be a carrier on just one could it? If not please ignore this post...

Squelch missing on all channels