R.I.C.K. Problems

TechJeff@IEComm · Post by **TechJeff@IEComm** » Sat Dec 15, 2001 1:54 pm

I Have a motorola RICK that when I apply power to it it keys the transmitter and keeps it keyed. I have went through all of the dip switches and nothing works. The controler lights up when I apply power but that is it. If someone can giv me some info about maybe a keying transister that might be blowen.

Thank You: Jeff

TechJeff@IEComm · Post by **TechJeff@IEComm** » Sat Dec 15, 2001 2:13 pm

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raymond345 · Post by **raymond345** » Sat Dec 15, 2001 2:47 pm

There are two 16 pin cables for the rx and tx.U can not trade the cables . One is rx and the other tx only. Did
u have instructions?What radios are u using. How are freq. programmed?
Raymond eMail [email protected]

TechJeff@IEComm · Post by **TechJeff@IEComm** » Sat Dec 15, 2001 2:53 pm

I have the R.I.C.K manual and I have tried swaping cables. I plugged in a new R.I.C.K and the repeater worked fine. I am using a GM-300 for the reciever and an M-120 for the transmitter.

raymond345 · Post by **raymond345** » Sat Dec 15, 2001 3:02 pm

Traaing cables is a no no.

Yes u have trouble inside the r.i.ck.
unit.

Will · Post by **Will** » Sat Dec 15, 2001 3:45 pm

This is a common problem with Motorola's RICK.
There is a componet failure in the RICK, probaly due to the cables being wired wrong or swapped. Very poor design.
My rick module does not have this problem due to the fact that the cables are attachec and can not be plugged in incorrectly.