I was over to my local techs shop today to get him to make me a mic adapter for this radio. So while there I had him check the TX and RX, just basic tests as I was curious what he'd see etc. Turns out my Sideband operation for TX is being over driven and that coupled with the fact that the TX is digitally processed with no apparent way to turn down or off, makes it kinda bad.
So I had him unbotton the s890 and for him to check the ALC and it doesn't work, does absolutely nothing ! So I was wondering if you'd mind checking yours to see if the trimmer pot inside actually works ???
At least I have a mic adapter now though, and on his scope it showed better results by turning down the mic gain from within the menu around 50% down.
Is there anyone from this discussion have the time to check thier radio to check if the ALC inside works or not please ?
I've already told Ford about, no word from him yet but he hasn't had time yet.
With no scheamatics diagram we're pretty handicapped at this point, unless the company compensates somehow, and I really hope they do something !!!
Also while there, I turned down the mic gain by at least 50% and that helped but was still over driven...
This is unacceptable even though they are referred to SAMPLES.
Anybody let me know what you might find out with your ALC inside or anything related thanks, Retro
