TK-2180 with KMC-41 Mic problems

[skiingchamp257]

So I have a TK-2180 that I use for my volunteer department. A few months ago I tried to use a used KMC-41 mic. When I plugged the mic into my portable, it appeared to be very sensitive. I could flick the microphone and it would transmit. Whenever I switched zones the TX light would display, overall it just seemed very sensitive. At first I thought the microphone was just bad. I recently got a new KMC-41 microphone and the same thing appears to happen. I can simply set the microphone down and it will transmit, flick the mic with my finger it will transmit, press any button on my radio and the TX light displays. At this point I'm wondering if maybe I need to do something in the program settings or maybe there is something not right with the connection pins themselves. Any thoughts??

 

[SVFC462]

Could be in the programming that it is set on a vox setting or something. I could take a look at the programming if you want


BOUD

Marcus Communications
Simsbury Fire Dispatch
Bloomfield Fire fighter
Bloomfield Fire Communications

 

[MTS2000des]

VOX sounds like it's enabled.

Load your copy of KPG-89D, read the radio, open the "Option Features" tab, select "Conventional" and make sure that the "Vox" checkbox is unchecked.

 

[rapidcharger]

I agree. That's a symptom have having the VOX turned on as the speaker mic will function just like a headset when vox is turned on, picking up on sounds or when you put the radio down on the table or something like that. It will make a thud and sometimes kerchunk rapidly.

You may have a button assigned to turn in on or off as well so you will want to remove that in addition to in the KPG software if you don't need it.

 

[skiingchamp257]

Yup! That was it, you guys are awesome! Thank you!

 

[MTS2000des]

glad that was easy to fix. FWIW, built-in VOX is great for headset users, but can be a real PITA with an RSM.