How to turn off HS on radio

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How to turn off HS on radio

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Hello

I have noticed that I have a chess on the radio that I recently got power to checked and replaced all fuses but I noticed I have the HS icon highlighted on my dial how do you turn that off I tried pressing the HS button on the radio nothing happened. I have noticed that the rear passenger controls have been disconnected and I no longer have them is this an issue.
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Re: How to turn off HS on radio

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Some owners have removed the passenger controls, as they are something of a nuisance in the days of bluetooth...

Pete Franchi is the go-to guy for radio repairs and upgrades for these bikes, you can find him easiest on Facebook's Voyager XII and AVA pages.

HS means headset(s), the radio output is directed to the cables instead of the speakers. Usually just a press of the button switches the output, you may have an issue with that button if you are unable to hear any audio and HS is indicated.
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Re: How to turn off HS on radio

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It sounds like you have an issue of the "lost screw in the pc board". On the back of the face plate where the function buttons are there are some small screws that hold the circuit board to the face. The screws are know to come loose and fall into the radio. The board will then flex when you attempt to push the HS button. The flex is enough not allow the HS switch to toggle between HS and Non-HS. You have to remove the radio to fix. You could remove the radio and send to Pete to get it fixed and possibly upgraded.

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Re: How to turn off HS on radio

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:woohoo:

All fixed with the HS button. I gave it a light smack one or twice and it turned off. The old hitting things to make them work always works. Lol
Thanks for all of the help.
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Re: How to turn off HS on radio

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Be aware, that snake will raise it's ugly head, again!

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