14
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
No Power
1. Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
Cannot Receive Messages
1.
Make sure the volume is set high enough.
2.
Confirm the radios have the same channel and or
CTCSS code settings.
3. Change your location, you may be out of range.
4.
Install batteries properly or replace.
5.
Buildings, obstructions, operating indoors or in
vehicles may interfere with communication.
Change your location.
6.
Make sure the radio is not transmitting. This could
be due to accessories not set properly.
Range is Short
1. Operating the radio from a vehicle or from a metal
building will decrease the range. If possible operate
outside of vehicles or buildings.
2. Carrying the radio so that the antenna is very near
the body will decrease the range. Hold the radio in the
open for the best range.
3. Battery condition can affect range. Replace or
recharge batteries.
Interference/Static
1.
Using the CTCSS should stop you from hearing
interference from other users and computers.
2.
Radios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet
apart.
3.
Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with
transmissions. Talk range is up to 5 miles in
unobstructed, clear areas.
Cannot communicate with
other models of FRS or
GMRS radios.
1.Refer to channel frequency list on page 17 to confirm
that you are using the same frequency.
2. Refer to the CTCSS tone list on page 11 to confirm
that you are using the same tone code.
Radio is not responding to
button presses
1.
Make sure key lock is not on. See To lock the
controls
2.
Make sure radio is not transmitting.
3.
Radio might need to be reset, See Resetting Radio.
4.
Ensure accessory microphone is set properly (see
Page 12).
Display is dim
1.
Reposition or replace batteries.
