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Old August 21st 16, 11:08 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Newish radio isn't loud enough

On Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 5:01:30 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Steve is right - I had the same issue with a 4201. With an 8 ohm speaker the output volume was too quiet. However, if you enter the 4201's setup mode, like this:

"Switch off the VHF transceiver. Hold the mode key (MDE) pressed and at the same time switch on the unit. The VHF transceiver switches to the service mode without a unit test. SqL appears in the top line and the switch on threshold of the squelch is shown on the bottom line."

You will be able to scroll through the setup items to item 21 which allows you to increase the audio output. This worked for me, although replacing the 8 ohm speaker with a 4 ohm will also help.

The full manual is here (thanks Paul) :

https://www.cumulus-soaring.com/beck...201-Manual.pdf

Cheers,
Nick.


I did not see that in the manual. Hope it increases it enough. Thanks Nick and Steve!

Dennis