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Astro Spectra Programming help

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warlead

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I picked up a medium power Astro (T99DX+138W_ASTRO)(T04JKH9PW9AN) with a W9 head. I have a rib, cps software and power. I can program it and change settings. What I want to do is use it in conventional mode (no trunking) and connect to 2 meter ham repeaters. I think I have it right. I can receive but when I key the mic the xmit light comes on and nothing goes out. Does anyone have any idea what I am missing? Thank you.
 
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warlead

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I have an hand held setting right next to it and I get nothing. Though when I key the hand held, the spectra receives it. Any idea of how I could check with no specialized equipment?
 
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