I have a brand new OPENSPOT4 PRO.
My transceiver is a KENWOOD TH-D74a.

After following the QUICK SETUP instructions:

*I am able to connect to the reflector of my choice.

*After connecting:
**I switch to CQCQCQ.
*Key up for one second.
*The message pops up on my D74 screen showing I supposedly "hit" the reflector.

*After around 15 to 30 seconds, the OS4PRO responds with the message "Connecting to REFxxx".
*Note, I was already connected so it had to cause it to disconnect for some reason.
*My radio is transmitting at Extra Low power level and the OS4PRO is 10 feet (3 meters) away from my HT and about 6 feet (2 meters) from the WiFi on a VERY fast Internet connection.

*No one "hears" me key up. However when I'm just connected & listening, the website shows me connected and I can monitor ALL traffic without a problem. The problem only occurs when I transmit.

If I use the PTT button via the "SharkRF Link APP" on my Android, it works as advertised.

I found and followed these instructions in the OS4PRO Users Manual, but it didn't help:
"If you use a Kenwood TH-D74A transceiver, then make sure the Direct Reply feature is turned off, as it basically causes automatic callsign routing, which could cause one's transmission to not be heard on the used reflector."

I reset the OS4PRO, starting from scratch, being very careful not to click on anything I shouldn't. Still disconnects when I key up and automatically reconnects...

FYI: I have used a MMDVM for years without any issue so I'm sure there is just some little something I am not aware of that's causing this issue.

Please Help ME

73
Alan, W4WMM

PS: I hear people using Kenwood TH-D74a's and OPENSPOT4 PRO's, so I know it can be done. Unfortunately I can't talk to them.