Microlighters

My Icom IC A-23 radio has a continuous disturbance on only one channel.(no problem with any other channel) I can however transmit and receive communication on this faulty channel. The green light on the radio is continuously shining while having the disturbance Anyone with advice please

I note from the "RF feedback" topic that the following might be relevant-bought a Garmin 296 recently but has only operated it on battery power-buzzcom system.

Hiya

Th green light indicated that that particular frequency is "open" either receiving a signal or that the squelch is in fact open. I may assume that you have adjusted the squelch to close or extinguish the light. Try the following:

1/ Is the antenaa connected to an external antenna, if so face it slightly forward,

2/ Turn the ANL "on"

3/ Increase the squelch level so the light extinguishes, this may be caused by other electronic GPS systems, if you have a 296 then you will need some rf beads. However it is a Black art and can be tedious. I always win but normally a rf bead will fix it without other additions.. I swear by them. See previous threads regarding cutting cables.

try these first but not on plane power....or give me a call.

Ciao Paul (Air Magic) (032) 525 5168

Thanx Z1

Will try your suggestions and report back later.

Z1

The 296 was the problem-switch it off- no problem-switch it on and there is the problem on 124.8
I have a similar problem to Bacchus(buzz on intercom)-can you assist with this as well

Yes we can help with them both, send me a PM and so I can get more info airframe etc.

eish ZU-LUI

For those interested parties, I can increase or decrease the power settings of the ICA range of radios. The ICA6/24 will go to a full 5 watts and draws 3 amps !! So if you have a paraglider we can give you about 0,5 watt output with long battery life and a three axis Microlight with a greater output running from the planes supply. This will match most light aircraft in performance at a much less price.

eish ZULU1

Thanx Z1 will contact you some time for help-still have the same problem