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Midland G18 instruction guide
Midland G18 instruction guide
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The radio doesn’t switch
on
The battery pack is di-
scharged and/or has not
been installed correctly.
Verify that the battery
pack is charged and that
it has been correctly
installed.
The radio switches off
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 chan-
nel has been selected.
Select the same radio
channel used by the
parties you are commu-
nicating 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 to disable
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 traffic on the
radio channel by means
of the Monitor feature
and select another chan-
nel 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
Transmission time is too
long.
Try to reduce the
transmission time and/or
use a low power.
