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Troubleshooting
No power or erratic display
Reposition, replace or recharge batteries.
Message not transmitted
Make
M
button is completely pressed while you transmit.
Reposition, replace or recharge batteries.
Shared channel may be in use, try another channel.
Message not received
Confirm radios have same channel settings and interference eliminator codes
(helps minimize interference).
Make sure
M
is not inadvertently being pressed.
Reposition, replace or recharge batteries.
Obstructions, and operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with communication.
Change your location.
Check to make sure volume is turned up.
Hearing other conversation
Shared channel may be in use, try another.
or noise on a Channel
Limited talk range
Steel or concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will
decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission.
Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range.
Change location of radio.
Heavy static or interference
Radios too close. Radios must be at least 1.5 metres apart.
Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission.
