TC-518 Owner’s Manual
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution
Cannot power on the radio.
a. The battery is run out. Please recharge the battery
or replace it with a fresh one.
b. The battery is not properly installed. Please
remove and reinstall the battery.
The operation time will not increase
even though the battery is properly
charged.
a. The battery life cycle is over, please replace with a
new one.
b. The battery is not fully charged. Make sure that the
battery is removed after LED indicator has indicated
green.
Cannot talk to or hear group
members.
a. Confirm radios have the same channel, and
CTCSS/CDCSS settings.
b. Make sure you are within their communication
range.
Hear non-group members
a. Please change your CTCSS/CDCSS settings, and
so as your group members.
No voice or low voice while
transmitting
a. Whether the volume switch knob is switched to a
proper position.
b. Send the radio to your dealer for microphone
detection.
Noise always on
a. Group members are too far away to receive their
call. Please go within the communication range and
re-power on the radio to try.
