PTT "sticking"

[Maaarp 10]

Hi all,

 

I've just installed a replacement Saitek Pro Yoke and can't get the PTT button to respond to P2ATC. I've gone into the config utility, captured the PTT switch and when I use it the green "PTT" box on P2ATC is highlighted but doesn't switch off. In other words the transmission is stuck "on". If I click on the PTT box it will disconnect and the voice command will be processed normally.

 

Can someone tell me what's gone wrong?

 

Cheers

Warwick

[Dave-Pilot2ATC 870]

Sounds like the PTT button is sticking.  Try setting up a different button and see how it behaves.

Regards,
Dave

[Maaarp 10]

Yep, looks like you were right, Dave. Which really peeves me since it's an out-of-the-box new yoke and I really don't want to have to send ANOTHER one back!

 

Sheesh!

 

Warwick

[Andydigital 93]

Send it back and get a Honeycomb Alpha, you wont regret it. Yes it's more expensive but the build quality, extra buttons and start switch make it worth it.

[Maaarp 10]

G'day Andy,

 

I've been seriously looking at the Alpha but am planning on waiting until they release their throttle quadrant later this year. I use the Saitek switch panel etc so that gives me plenty of buttons and I 'm generally happy with the yoke. It'll do for now and I'll do a major upgrade of my hardware in Q3.

 

Cheers

Warwick