Programming problem with 700Pi

[saber2k5]

Greetings to all,

I am having difficulty accessing the programming mode on Jaguar 700Pi. When I try the 3 button simultaneous push, I can't enter PGM mode. The option buttons work fine, but when trying the XMIT button alone, it will not key up the unit. I have tried pushing on it from different "spots" on the bar, pushing hard/soft, without success. I need to change some personalities in the radio.

Is there any alternative method to get into PGM mode? Also tried using an external speaker/mic as the XMIT button, without success. Any further suggestions would be most appreciated.

Thanks--saber2k5

 

[ElroyJetson]

Make sure that all three buttons on the side of the radio all work individually. Normally programmed, you should get at least a key beep when you press any one of them. If one of them causes no key beep or other action, then you won't be able to get into program mode until that issue is corrected.

Most probable cause is a degraded rubber PTT button underneath the plastic PTT button in the housing. These go bad routinely.

Sometimes, you can help things by adding a paper or plastic shim inside the front cover between the metal retainer for the PTT flex and the flex itself. Be careful not to damage the flex....


Elroy

 

[nueces162]

One of the problems my department has run into with our Jags is that the little plastic plunger on the back of the PTT lever breaks off, mostly on older radios with a lot of use. You can pry the plastic lever off the case if you get a small screwdriver and pry carefully from the top to pop it loose. Then you can check the plunger and the rubber cover both.

 

[morganAL]

I have seen several Jags with this problem. Most of them were using lapel mics so the didn't even know that the PTT button was broken until I tried to program the radio.

 

[WCRadioGuy]

I have seen several Jags with this problem. Most of them were using lapel mics so the didn't even know that the PTT button was broken until I tried to program the radio.

There is a replacement PTT kit for these radios vice having to replace the whole front cover.