SYMPTOMS SOLUTION
No power
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Check the battery. Ensure that the battery is
installed properly.
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The battery may be weak.
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Recharge your battery by using the A/C Adapter
Charger.
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Your battery may be damaged. Replace old
battery with new Lithium-Ion battery.
Reception is weak
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Press the UP key to increase VOLUME.
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The receiving signal may be weak and/or out of
range.
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Check the antenna position. For optimum
performance make sure the antenna is pointing
upright
Cannot change
channels
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To change channels, press the MENU key until
the channel number flashes on the LCD
Screen.
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Press the UP or DOWN key to change
channels.
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Battery may be weak.
Range is limited
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Battery may be weak
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Recharge battery if the BATTERY LEVEL
indicator is low.
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The maximum range will vary depending on
terrain and environment.
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Open fields provide the maximum range, while
steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage, and
use in buildings and in vehicles may limit the
range significantly.
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Check the antenna position. For optimum
performance make sure the antenna is pointing
upright.
Sound distortion
problems
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If you are transmitting, speak in a normal tone
of voice, 2 to 3 inches away from the
MICROPHONE.
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If you are receiving, lower the volume to a
comfortable level.
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Communicators too close. Communicators
must be at least 10 feet apart; increase your
distance.
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Communicators too far apart. Obstacles
interfere with transmission. Talk range is up to
2 miles in clear unobstructed conditions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
