Troubleshooting
If you suspect a malfunction, check the following items before requesting a
repair.
The transceiver does not turn on.
• Is the battery depleted?
• Charge the battery pack after purchase, and when the transceiver has not
been used for a long time.
• Is the battery pack properly attached?
Refer to “Installing the Battery Pack” and securely mount the battery pack.
There is no sound
.
• Is the squelch level (or S meter squelch) set too high?
Press the
MONI/T.CALL
key and verify that you can hear white noise.
Adjust the squelch level (or S meter squelch) when receiving a weak sig-
nal.
• Is the volume low?
Rotate the
PWR/VOL
knob clockwise to increase the volume.
• Is the tone squelch or DCS on?
When the tone squelch or DCS is on, the sound is not output until the
transceiver receives a signal containing the same tone frequency or DCS
code set.
For more details on the DCS code, refer to the Advance Manual.
There is no transmission of radio waves.
• Are you pressing the
PTT
switch properly?
• Is the PTT lock on?
• Is the Busy TX Block (BCLO function) on?
When the Busy TX Block (BCLO function) is on, transmission is inhibited
when receiving a signal, even if the
PTT
switch is pressed. Wait until the
signal being received stops and then press the
PTT
switch.
• Is the transmission frequency on a ham radio band?
Transmission cannot be performed on the FM Radio Broadcast Band/Infor-
mation Radio Band.
• Is the voltage of the battery pack correct?
Check the remaining charge on the battery pack.
In addition, using an inadequate power supply where voltage drops during
transmission will prevent the
FT-25R/E
from operating at full capability.
The keys or DIAL do not respond.
• Is the Keypad Lock or PTT Lock on?
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