No audio from Wouxun KG-UV6X

[KG7CFC]

Hi All, newbie to these forums and to ham radio. For my first radio I purchased a Wouxun KG-UV6X handheld along with the programming cable and software.

Managed to get the keyboard unlocked and the radio programmed for several local repeaters including the ctcss tones and correct offsets. The receive LED and strength graph indicate that signals are being received but there is no audio output. I've tried different squelch settings from 0 to 9 but still no audio.

I've tried every combination of settings without result. I haven't attempted transmitting until I get receiving working.

One of the local repeaters (FWARC.org) is at 147.040+ with ctcss of 103.5 Hz which is what I have the radio set to for channel 1. There is quite a bit of activity on this repeater in the evening and on weekends but I can't hear it. With the squelch set at "0" I can't hear anything even with the volume set at maximum, not even background noise.

Any suggestions or hints would be appreciated.

Thanks, Tom KG7CFC

 

[sparks40]

Make sure you only have the PL set on the encode side. The decode should be left open.

 

[homeinva]

also try moving the unit to another location

 

[WB4CS]

Make sure you only have the PL set on the encode side. The decode should be left open.

That's a good starting point for troubleshooting. Many repeaters transmit the PL tone on the output, allowing you to use CTCSS and only hear the repeater when it's active and blocking out unwanted signals. If the repeater is one that doesn't transmit it's input PL tone and you have your PL decoder on, you won't hear anything. I would add this to your troubleshooting: If there is a repeater in your area that doesn't use a PL tone for access, but sure your radio is set to the correct frequency and offset, with no PL tone turned on, and see if you can hear that repeater. That will give you an idea if it's a PL issue or not.

One other trick I once used on a different radio, try plugging in a pair of headphones to the radio's headphone jack and see if you can hear anything on the headphones. It could be a speaker issue.

Welcome to the hobby and the "fun" of troubleshooting! Good luck.

 

[KG7CFC]

Thanks to all for your replies. I've tried each of the suggestions but I'm still not getting any audio. The PL is set on xmit only, tried lisyening on the calling frequency (2m) with NO PL, and even tried a headset but nothing.

I know that the speaker works because I can tune to a commercial FM station (98.9MHz) and it sounds great but not on 2m or 70cm. At the time I ordered this radio fro Ham Radio Outlet I didn't know there was a "ham" version (KG-UV6D) that comes unlocked. My version is the commercial version and was locked as delivered.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks, Tom

 

[KD2DXF]

My advice is to toss the chineese knockoff in the garbage and buy a kenwood...been there done that, worst $100 ive ever spent.

 

[ve3wej]

One of the local repeaters (FWARC.org) is at 147.040+ with ctcss of 103.5 Hz which is what I have the radio set to for channel 1.


Perhaps you pl encode tone does NOT match the required decode tone, as to what you state

in other words, are you at elast getting into the system?? turn ctcss off, and see if you hear anyone.. if YES, then it is set incorrectly