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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause / Solution
The radio does not start.
The battery may be low. Either replace the battery with a charged battery or
proceed to charge the battery.
The battery may not be installed correctly. Try removing the battery and
reattaching it.
The battery is draining quickly.
Ensure the battery is fully charged before use.
If the battery continues to drain at a quick pace, its life may have come to an
end and it may need replacing.
The receiving indicator LED lights up but the
speaker is not emitting any sound.
Make sure the volume setting isn’t too low by turning the knob up further.
If there is still no sound, ensure that the CTCSS undertones or the DCS codes are
programmed to be the same as the other people you are trying to communicate
with.
While transmitting, other people are not
receiving my communications.
Ensure that the CTCSS undertones or the DCS codes are programmed to be the
same as the other people you are trying to communicate with.
If this continues, ensure that you are not out of broadcasting range from the
rest of the people in your group, or that your signal is not being impeded by
your local surroundings.
In standby mode, my transceiver transmits
without the PTT button being pressed.
Ensure that the VOX setting on your radio is not set to be too sensitive. VOX
setting 1 is the highest setting, and 10 is the lowest.
The radio is receiving transmissions from users
other than the ones I wish to communicate
with.
Ensure you are on the same frequency as those who you are trying to
communicate with.
Ensure that the CTCSS undertones or the DCS codes are programmed to be the
same as the other people you are trying to communicate with.
Communications with other users is very low
quality.
Ensure that you are not out of broadcasting range from the rest of the people in
your group, or that your signal is not being impeded by your local surroundings.
If your radio is still having problems, contact Baofeng Radio US for support:
http://baofengradio.us/contacts/