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9 T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Your Ocean is designed to provide you with years of optimal performance. If for some reason problems arise, refer to this
chapter before contacting a service centre in your region.
9.1
Reset of functions
If your transceiver experiences a logical malfunction (improper symbols on the display, blocking of functions, etc.), it may
not be experiencing a true failure, but rather a problem caused by external factors. For example, it may have an incorrect
setting brought on by a noise or spikes in the electrical system during battery recharging. In such cases, you can reset
the transceiver to its factory-programmed settings, deleting memories and resetting functions:
1)
Turn off the transceiver.
2)
Hold down the
F
button, and at the same time, turn on the transceiver; all of the icons and symbols will appear
simultaneously on the transceiver.
3) Release
the
F
button. All settings will return to the factory-programmed ones. For example, the radio will be reset
on the
I
band (International), high transmission power will be selected, etc.
Before you reset the radio, we suggest you write down all of the settings you have previously entered, as they will be cancelled
during the reset.
9.2 Solution
table
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Ref
Ocean does not turn on
The batteries are not charged and/or are
not correctly inserted
Ensure the batteries are charged and
correctly inserted in the radio
4.3
Ocean turns off as soon as it is
turned on
The batteries have lost their charge
If the batteries are alkaline (non-
rechargeable), substitute them; otherwise,
charge your NiMH batteries.
4.4
The antenna is incorrectly connected
Check antenna connection at SMA connector 4.1
Ocean turns on, but does not
receive signals
The volume is too low
Adjust volume level
5.2
During reception, you hear
continual background noise
The monitor function was accidentally left
active
Deactivate the monitor function
5.5
You are unsuccessful in
establishing contact with your
party
Incorrect selection of marine channel or
local band
Check your channel and band
5.3
6.4
Signal is extremely weak
Temporarily deactivate squelch using the
Monitor function
5.5
Your party is too far away and/or
transceiver antenna is shielded by
obstacles in the direction of your party
Move closer to your party and/or move the
transceiver to a less shielded area
-
Other users are using the same radio
channel
Check the radio traffic on the selected
channel and change channels if necessary
5.4.a
Reception is broken and/or with
noise
Ocean is positioned too close to other
interference devices (televisions,
computers, transmitters, etc.)
Move Ocean away from the interference
devices
-
Excessive use of display backlighting
Use less display backlighting
5.78
Excessive use of transmission
Try to reduce transmission times and/or use
low transmission power
5.56
Battery life is short
Memory effect is occurring with the
batteries
Eliminate memory effect
4.5.a
Logical malfunction (improper
symbols on the display,
blocking of functions, etc.)
Incorrect setting brought on by electrical
disturbance
Reset your radio
9.1