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Old 24 August 2006, 07:42   #1
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Lost my squelch... Icom ???
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 ??
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Old 24 August 2006, 08:04   #2
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If you post the model we might be able to help!!
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Old 24 August 2006, 08:09   #3
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me too but don't know the model!
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Old 24 August 2006, 08:58   #4
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Okay is it a hand held or a fixed, is it new or old etc.
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Mine is fixed and 4 yrs old...
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Old 24 August 2006, 10:28   #6
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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.
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Old 24 August 2006, 14:43   #7
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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.
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Old 25 August 2006, 08:11   #8
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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
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Old 25 August 2006, 22:12   #9
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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...
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Old 26 August 2006, 11:42   #10
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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.
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Old 26 August 2006, 20:01   #11
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jons away
jon at icom is a away for 2 weeks so he may not know you are in need of his help!
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Old 27 August 2006, 09:36   #12
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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
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