MGL Avionics User Forum

The symptoms you describe are very similar to those caused by vibration. Could there be a problem with the SP-7 mounting?

Was the engine running? Vibration often causes this.

Could it be wind noise picked up by the second mic when it's connected? I had this problem in an open ultralight Drifter which was solved with a larger muff on the mic.
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Mike

Keep it up Jim,
Your persistence increases the knowledge base.
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Mike

Thanks for that Rainier,
I'm glad you took up the challenge, it's a damned good radio!
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Mike

Speaking of rails and slight movement......
I'm very happy with my V16 (which happens to be mounted horizontally) but there is some free movement between the motherboard and the internal rails. It can be felt by gripping the antenna connection and gently moving it up and down.
Is this an issue? I ...

Yes,
I second Pauls comments. Thanks for sharing with us all.
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Mike

Thanks Rainier,
I was hoping you might say something like that! I'm certainly happy with it, it's one of the nicest radios I've used.
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Mike

Hi all,
I've recently replaced my V10 with a new V16. I've spent some time adjusting settings and now have it working quite nicely, although the microphone setting I have arrived at seems a bit extreme. Can anyone comment please?
The radio is in my Murphy Rebel cabin homebuilt, which is a bit noisy ...

Hi Dale,
I had a similar experience with mine and eventually put it in the bin. I just use my volt reading, which is a pretty good indicator.
Cheers
Mike