enewbold
COB Senior Member
- Joined
- Jun 19, 2005
- Messages
- 823
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Aircraft
- Varieze N42XP / GyroBee
- Total Flight Time
- 1100
When I arrived at Mentone this year I quickly discovered my Xcom radio wasn't transmitting, however it was receiving OK. The problem turned out to be the steel whip antenna was broken off, leaving only the mounting hardware attached to the airframe.
No problem, right?
I ordered a new whip from Aircraft Spruce, got it in the next day, installed it and ... dang! Still no transmissions coming out of the radio.
The TX indicator comes on when I press the mike button, but still nothing coming out of the antenna. Do you suppose that attempting to transmit with the broken off whip managed to damage the radio internally?
Right now I'm using my portable intercom coupled with my Icom handheld radio so I can continue operations, but I'd like to ask if anyone has any suggestions on getting the XCOM fixed. Like recommendations for a repair facility that can do a quick turn-around for me, or other ideas on getting the radio to transmit properly?
Thanks very much, guys.
Ed Newbold
Columbus, OH
No problem, right?
I ordered a new whip from Aircraft Spruce, got it in the next day, installed it and ... dang! Still no transmissions coming out of the radio.
The TX indicator comes on when I press the mike button, but still nothing coming out of the antenna. Do you suppose that attempting to transmit with the broken off whip managed to damage the radio internally?
Right now I'm using my portable intercom coupled with my Icom handheld radio so I can continue operations, but I'd like to ask if anyone has any suggestions on getting the XCOM fixed. Like recommendations for a repair facility that can do a quick turn-around for me, or other ideas on getting the radio to transmit properly?
Thanks very much, guys.
Ed Newbold
Columbus, OH