Icom IC-92AD cutting out

Why does my ICOM IC-92AD handheld cut-out every 5 seconds.

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• IC-92AD
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[frequencydrive]

This radio is for emergency communications only. After going through hurricane Ike I'm not going to be without communcations again. Cell phone wouldn't work for days. I really have no desire to get my FCC license. i have a study manual and may take the test at some undetermined point in the future. I am aware of the law regarding transmitting without a license.

[VA7BC]

Understood. Good luck. Let us know if that solves your problem.

[frequencydrive]

I had it set to on so that it would break in if a weather alert tone was received! Right in the manual on page 129 it says, "NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.) in the case that the alert function is turned ON. This symptom is caused by the WX alert function. To cancel these symptoms, set the weather alert item OFF in set mode."

[frequencydrive]

So there you go. If I would have read the manual I would have never posted this video asking for the world to help me.

[VA7BC]

In my country (Canada), it is illegal for non-hams to possess ham radio equipment -- regardless of their intended use. Perhaps this is different in your country. I would check to see if you have a PRIORITY scan engaged. That is typical behaviour of a radio that is checking for activity on a priority channel while listening on another. Alternatively try a reset back to factory condition and see if it resolves the issue.

[frequencydrive]

Hey thanks for the response. I do have a priority scan capability so I will check that out and see if it solves my problem. Like I said my scanner does not do that when tuned to the same frequency.

I do not transmit on this not because I am scared of the FCC, I just don't find it all that interesting to talk on it or to other people. Although I will if my plane crashes out in the middle of nowhere and I need help.

I will get my license anyway though.

[bh105401]

I think it the APRS that made this， report the position information every 7sec

[tequila4me]

Well I have 92Ad....it has a battery saver it cut reception every 1, 2, 4 or 5 seconds while you don't modulate or your stand by...., you may adjust it....remember this is a radio amateur I haven't hear FM commercial radio station but you awake my curiosity

[GetTFC]

@frequencydrive lol :)

[ScullBayProductions]

Check the weather alert option, If it is on the radio will check the weather station every 5 seconds. This happen on my IC-91AD.

[pm0501]

I had on and off interests in ham radio since I was a kid because my dad is a ham and has been for 64 years. About a month ago I messed around with the practice exams online and then took an online coarse. In about a week I was scoring 100% routinely so, I took the test 9/13. I was issued my call sign on 9/16 and now a Tech license holder. I am studying to take the General class by the end of the year. Believe me.... the Tech test is not hard if you practice the exams and it's actually fun!

[pm0501]

@ridah925 I'm seeing this work "noone" quite a bit lately. What exactly does it mean? Is this is way some English speaking cultures spell no one?

[zs6djm]

All these ham radio policemen annoy me!

If he wants to use this radio or any other radio thats his problem!

[ilovenbcnews]

Get a license, its not that hard and it will allow you to use that radio ALOT more, Without a license something like an HT is overkill, for listening to public safty, and besides the reason why people buty that radio is to play with D-STAR, thats why its sooo expensive.

[kc9pfk]

@frequencydrive It cuts out because the Weather Alert Mode has been activated. To turn it off do the following:

Send me an email and I will give you the steps to complete to turn it off. kc9pfk@yahoo.com You would have a hard time holding a conversation with a ham operator. I would fear the FCC the fines and jail time are steep. It is not a CB.

[kc9pfk]

It cuts out because the Weather Alert Mode has been activated. To turn it off do the following:

Send me an email and I will give you the steps to complete to turn it off. kc9pfk@yahoo.com