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     1. 07:44 AM - KY 97a transponder problem  (peteohms)
     2. 09:48 AM - Re: KY 97a transponder problem  (Joe Dubner)
     3. 10:09 AM - Re: KY 97a transponder problem  (Pete Christensen)
     4. 10:11 AM - Re: KT-76a transponder problem  (peteohms)
 
 
 
________________________________  Message 1  _____________________________________


Time: 07:44:19 AM PST US
Subject: Avionics-List: KY 97a transponder problem
From: "peteohms" <apeterchristensen@sbcglobal.net>


While flying through class c airspace, a controller reported that my transponder
was squaking the wrong code.  Is there a simple solution to fixing this?

Pete
Hell Paso, TX


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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=184863#184863


________________________________  Message 2  _____________________________________


Time: 09:48:52 AM PST US
From: Joe Dubner <jdubner@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Avionics-List: KY 97a transponder problem


Pete,

I didn't know there is a KY-97A.  But assuming your transponder has the
familiar four switches (and not a keypad or pushbuttons): about the only
simple thing you can do without opening the unit is to cycle the code
select switches through their entire ranges a few times.

Switch contacts can oxidize (and fail to make contact) if they're not
actuated occasionally and many of us leave our transponders with "1200"
set for long periods of time.

Best,
Joe
Lewiston, ID


On 05/26/2008 07:41 peteohms wrote:
> 
> While flying through class c airspace, a controller reported that my transponder
was squaking the wrong code.  Is there a simple solution to fixing this?
> 
> Pete
> Hell Paso, TX


________________________________  Message 3  _____________________________________


Time: 10:09:17 AM PST US
From: "Pete Christensen" <apeterchristensen@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Avionics-List: KY 97a transponder problem


Sorry Joe it was KT 76a.  And thanks allot. I'll try the cycling.  That 
sounds like it could help.

Pete


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Dubner" <jdubner@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: Avionics-List: KY 97a transponder problem


>
> Pete,
>
> I didn't know there is a KY-97A.  But assuming your transponder has the
> familiar four switches (and not a keypad or pushbuttons): about the only
> simple thing you can do without opening the unit is to cycle the code
> select switches through their entire ranges a few times.
>
> Switch contacts can oxidize (and fail to make contact) if they're not
> actuated occasionally and many of us leave our transponders with "1200"
> set for long periods of time.
>
> Best,
> Joe
> Lewiston, ID
>
>
> On 05/26/2008 07:41 peteohms wrote:
>> <apeterchristensen@sbcglobal.net>
>>
>> While flying through class c airspace, a controller reported that my 
>> transponder was squaking the wrong code.  Is there a simple solution to 
>> fixing this?
>>
>> Pete
>> Hell Paso, TX
>
>
> 


________________________________  Message 4  _____________________________________


Time: 10:11:55 AM PST US
Subject: Avionics-List: Re: KT-76a transponder problem
From: "peteohms" <apeterchristensen@sbcglobal.net>


That makes sense.  I'll cycle thge switches.  This plane sat for a couple years
before I bought it

Pete
Kitfox III


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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=184893#184893


 

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