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The maximum range depends on terrain condition and is obtained during use in an open space.The only
limitation to maximum possible range are environmental factors such as blockage caused by trees,
buildings or other obstructions. Inside a car or a metallic constructions, the range can be reduced. Normally
the coverage in the city, with buildings or other obstructions is about 1or 2 Km. In open space but with
obstructions like trees, leaves or housesthe maximum possible range is about 4-6 Km. In open space,
withoutobstructions and in sight, like for example in mountain, the coverage canbe more than1 5 Km.
MAINTENANCE
1. No power
COMMUNICATION RANGE:
1. Please don't try to disassemble the transceiver
3. Please don't put the transceiver in sun or hot place for long time, because the high temperature will
shorten use life of electronic parts and cause distortion to plastic parts.
4. Please keep the transceiver dry, because rain and moisture will erode the electronic circuits.
5. Please power off the transceiver and remove its battery pack immediately once it is peculiar.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
2. Please turn off the transceiver when you are in gas station
The battery may have been exhausted. Please recharge or replace the battery pack.
The battery pack may not be installed correctly. Please check and install it again.
2. Unable to talk or hear members in your group
Make sure you are using the same frequency and CTCSS tone as other members in your group
3. The communication distance is short
Please confirm whether the antenna is well connected and tightened. Please confirm whether you use the
original antenna. Please reduce the squelch level.
make sure you are in the radio's operating range.