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ht1550 uhf
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:11 pm
by Nexrad16
Okay, I have a brand spankin new HT1550 from Moto. It is UHF and it has a "hiss" in it during receive, all channels and even when the sound is down all the way just before it would shut off.
Tried two different antennas, stub and whip. Still there.
My HT1250, with the same antennas has no "hiss" during receive like the 1550.
Tried the companding on & off no difference.
Any direction would be great.
Thanks!
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:09 am
by HLA
if it's brand new i'd take it back and swap it out.
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:29 am
by ku4zs1
Nexrad and I received our HT1550s UHF around the same time (we were talking about where we got them, how much paid, etc) and the one I got has no hiss. Id take it back,
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:09 am
by Nexrad16
CRAP! I guess I'll send it back. It's a clean level "hiss" or squelch noise that remains there even as the volume is down.
CRAP CRAP CRAP!
Thanks gang!
-Paul
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 3:49 pm
by stratta
Any updates on this subject? I am having the same problem with a new HT1550.
Any others having the same problem?
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:15 pm
by Nexrad16
Motorola replaced the radio without question on the second go around. Of course I had to write/submit a letter that explained the liability that the dealer as well as Moto might be exposed to if the radio failed and it was known to have a problem.
Good luck!
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:48 pm
by escomm
Nexrad16 wrote:Motorola replaced the radio without question on the second go around. Of course I had to write/submit a letter that explained the liability that the dealer as well as Moto might be exposed to if the radio failed and it was known to have a problem.
Good luck!
The dealer gave you flack on a brand new radio that was (obviously) still in warranty?
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:53 pm
by Nexrad16
Yes, they attempted a repair and that did not work. After that they replaced it. Seems that it should have been replace the first time but it is very difficult to "force" any large company to do the right thing the first time.
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:55 pm
by escomm
Nexrad16 wrote:Yes, they attempted a repair and that did not work. After that they replaced it. Seems that it should have been replace the first time but it is very difficult to "force" any large company to do the right thing the first time.
I suppose it's hit or miss with some of these shops, but if it were me I would have just sent the radio back to /\/\ right off the bat and given you a loaner til it got back