[arm-allstar] Radio Squelch

[Ron Wenig]

Hi All,

I have a question about the operation of my node.  I am using a Kenwood 
TM-V71 as a node radio.  The interface is the URIx from DMK Engineering 
and I am using a cable that is made for the radio that I ordered from 
KE6PCV.  The cable is connected to the 6 pin data connector on the radio.

My simpleusb.conf file is configured for carrierfrom=usb and ctcssfrom=usb.

On the node radio if I have the SQL setting off, fully counter 
clockwise, I cannot key the node with another radio.  If I squelch the 
node radio, turn the SQL control clockwise, the node radio will 
transmit, I will hear the courtesy beep on the HT that I'm using to 
monitor the node.  I can now key up the node when the radio is 
squelched.  I have to be careful and not have the node radio squelch 
adjusted too loose or the node radio will key up randomly.  I've tried 
different settings in the simpleusb.conf file and I've tried another 
radio with the same data connector.  Is this normal behavior or is there 
another setting I need to check.

73, Ron NY3J