Connector type?? IF bnc, they have a habit of
breaking the center pin in the females. also, make
sure you have a center pin , in your EXTERNAL
antenna. Also, happens in "F" connectors, and
can have connection problems with stud mounts!
If have, try a Field Strength meter, near your
antenna, with it connected to the radio. Might
be surprised! Jim NN7K

Norman Patrick wrote:
I have an ICOM W32A HT. Whenever I try to connect an external antenna (such
as an Arrow Satellite Antenna) I get no TX or RX. It seems to work fine with
the rubber duck. Anyone else had this problem? Do you think the radio needs
repair? Thanks! This is my FIRST post on this newsgroup. KE5IQM