Midland 8011869177026, Instruction Manual

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10 | Midland G10 instruction guide
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The radio doesn’t switch on
The battery pack is discharged and/or has not been
installed correctly. Verify that the battery pack is charged and that it has
been correctly installed.
The radio switches o ff shortly after it has been
switched on
Discharged battery pack. Recharge the battery pack.
The battery pack does not recharge
The battery-charger has not been connected or installed
correctly. Inspect the connections of the battery-charger and the
installation of the batteries.
The radio switches on but is unable to receive
signals
The site of installation is too shielded. Move to an another area.
The volume is too low Adjust the volume level.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds to
the one set by the parties you are communicating with.
It is not possible to communicate with other
parties
An incorrect radio channel has been selected.
Select the same radio channel used by the parties you
are communicating with.
The radio is installed in a shielded area or is too far from
the party you are communicating with
Move to another area.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds to
the one set by the parties you are communicating with.
Reception is fragmented and/or disturbed
The signal is very weak.
Try temporarily disabling the Squelch by means of the
Monitor feature.
The transmission distance is excessive and/or there are
obstacles in the transmission path Move closer to the party you are communicating with or
to another area.
Other parties are using the same channel
Check the tra ffi c on the radio channel by means of the
Monitor feature and select another channel if required.
The radio has been installed too close to equipment that
causes interference (televisions, computers, etc.) Increase the distance between the radio and this
equipment.
The autonomy of the battery pack is limited Commission time is too high.
Try reducing the transmission time and/or using a low
power.