Mike Ashby Comms
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Motorola XT420 or XT460 shouting out channel number

28 Apr 2023 13:09

Does your XT420 or XT460 suddenly shout out the channel number even when you are not changing channels? This can happen every few days or several times a day while the radio is in a pocket, attached to your belt clip or clothing. The fault is repairable 99% of the time unless the actual printed circuit board has been damaged. The cost to fix this issue is a very reasonable £25.20 plus return shipping of £9.65 per consignment, If the radio is not repairable, we do not charge you unless you want the unit returned, in which case you only have to pay the return shipping fee. Mike Ashby Comms repairs and services most makes of walkie-talkies on a fixed price repair basis, the price list can be accessed by clicking here. The repair form should be used when sending in repairs, either printed off or emailed to us. Equipment can be sent via post or courier service from anywhere in the UK and many EU countries. If you have any queries, or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 03339009008(UK)

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XT420, XT460, XTNi or XTNiD missing rubber talk button

31 Mar 2023 22:40

The rubber button on the Motorola XTNi, XTNiD, XT420 and XT460 radios are an integral part of the housing.  These should last for many years, but I think staff pick at the rubber until it departs the housing. Once the button has broken you will need a new housing to correct the problem. Further, once the PTT rubber has been removed the internal metal dome switch is accessible through the small hole of the case. This sometimes results in a sharp object been inserted to activate the mechanical dome switch. Often this results in the switch getting damaged, which then also needs to be replaced. Mike Ashby Comms will replace the case,and if necessary, the metal dome switch. We will also check for any liquid ingress and treat if required.

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