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5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
5.1 Daily
Maintenance
The life of an equipment like the radiotelephone
largely depends on the quality of maintenance. It is
very important to check the radiotelephone
regularly to keep it in its best condition. Regular
inspection helps to find a symptom of trouble or
prevent trouble before it occurs. It is quite desirable
to perform routine inspection and maintenance
every day according to Table 5-1 below.
Table 5-1 Routine Checking
Step
Checking
item
Description
1
Battery
The BUSY lamp on the panel
should not be blinking. If it
blinks, charge the battery.
2
PWR/VOL
control
As you turn the control, the
power should be turned on,
and sound volume should be
increased gradually.
3
SQ control
Noise should be eliminated
quickly when the SQ control
is turned clockwise.
4
Transmit
output
The Tx lamp should be
turned on during
transmission.
5
Transmitting
and receiving
condition
Normal communication
should be performed with
partner stations.
5.2 Regular
Inspection
Conduct talking test once a month at least to check
functions of the radio telephone. Check the expiry
date regularly and be careful not to become invalid.