Microphone Feature-Loss of Engine Control

Common issue with DCS. Mine does the same thing. It is said to press the Mic button several times to get the remote back working. I never tried it but I don't use the Mic feature. 

Mine (all three PS 3's) do the same thing. I have corrected with power down, restart. Also, have use several mic button depressions. I don't use the function except for the novelty factor with kids, guest, etc.. However the other neat features of DCS make this 'bug' a non-issue with me.

RAL,

From The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition, page 163:

All DCS Remotes Lose Control of All Engines

If a PS2 (or PS3) engine is selected in the DCS Remote's Engine Control Screen and the External Mic is on or the Mic button on that DCS Remote is pressed to activate the DCS Remote's built-in microphone, all DCS Remotes will become unable to issue commands to any PS2 (or PS3) engines. This is due to an undocumented "feature" that is present in all releases of DCS.

Once the External Mic and the built-in microphone in the DCS Remote is turned off, normal operation of all DCS Remotes is restored.

This and a whole lot more is all in MTH’s “The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book at MTH's web store!

Thanks Barry but the microphone is no longer on after the button is released, so I don't follow what you are saying.  I will play with it some more.

Sometimes it takes more than one press and release of the Mic button to regain control.

On  the other hand, this could be complicated by a problem with the remote itself, although I've not personally seen that.

Thank you again.  We'll give it  try.