VX-180V Not Transmitting

[ALConfederate]

Howdy, folks!

Got an issue with one of my radios I'm hoping someone here has some insight on. My VX-180V is not transmitting when I key up. It'll receive all day, but when I attempt to transmit this is what I'm seeing: the red light on top comes on for a second; then, the radio name appears on the display (just like it was just turned on). Finally, the unit beeps and the display reverts to showing the name of the channel I was originally on.

I've had this radio for a good long while and it's been a good one for me. This just started the other day. I'm curious to find out what the problem is and whether or not it's repairable or if I should just toss it and get another handheld.

Thanks for any help anyone can provide.

Dave M.
Birmingham, AL

 

[bearcat780]

sounds like a battery issue to me. I have several vertex radios that will transmit for a split second and power cycle when the battery is low. try a new battery, as yours in there now may have reached it's end of life.

 

[ALConfederate]

Yeah, that may be it. I admit I hadn't considered a battery issue. I'll round one up and give it a shot. Thanks!

 

[VSTech]

NiCD or NiMH batteries do not have a long life time, recommend changing over to the Lithium Batteries.

In receive, the radio only draws 0.075A, but in transmit, 2 - 2.2A and if you have a battery with a faulty cell, the radio will reset.

You can use the same batteries as of those made for the VX-410/420

Do Not use the battery packs made for AA Batteries