Radio Care; Talk Range - Motorola DPS Owner's Manual

Solution
Problem
Reposition or charge Ni-Cad battery pack.
Radio Has No Power
Replace alkaline batteries.
Ni-Cad Battery Does Not Charge or Make sure the Charger Adapter plug is firmly connected into
Last Long Enough jack and the light on the adapter glows indicating correct
charging status.
Radio should be turned off when charging. Charge time will be
longer if it is left on.
Heavy usage may require a spare battery or recharging.
Message Not Transmitted Make sure the Push-To-Talk button is completely pressed and
the Transmit Light is on while you talk.
Insert, reposition or charge battery pack.
Replace Alkaline batteries.
Message Not Received Confirm radios are set on the same Channel and Interference
Eliminator Code settings. See back cover.
Obstructions, operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere
with communication. Change your location.
Check to make sure the radio is on and the volume is set to a
comfortable listening level.
The code must be set to "OFF" on your radio to receive a mes-
sage from a radio without code capability.
Make sure Push-To-Talk is not inadvertently being pressed on
receiving radio.
Hearing Other Conversations or
Check that your Interference Eliminator Code is set
Noise on Radio
(Active settings are 1 - 38).
Other users may be using channel - change code. If you are
part of a group, change the code on all radios.
Limited Talk Range
Steel/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.
Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission.
Talk range is up to 5 miles in clear unobstructed conditions.
Can Not Change Code or Bandwidth
Make sure that the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button is completely
Settings in Programming
pressed while turning the radio on.
Insert, reposition, or charge battery pack.
Replace Alkaline batteries.
Press the Monitor button to save your code or band selection.
Please see page 9 for more information.
If the radio still doesn't work properly, contact your place of pur-
chase or call Motorola Product Services.
1-800-353-2729
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Radio Care

• To clean the radio housing, wipe with a
soft cloth dampened with water.
• Don't use cleaners or solvents on the
radio, they can harm the body and leak
inside, causing permanent damage.
• Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry,
lint-free cloth.

Talk Range

TalkAbout Distance radios have been
designed to maximize performance and
improve transmission range in the field. It is
recommended that you do not use the radios
closer than 5 feet apart for clarity.
Optimal Range Medium Range
Talk range in flat, open areas, Range is decreased when build-
up to 5 miles. ings and trees are in the way.
Talk range depends on the terrain. These are
line of sight radios and talk range will be
affected by concrete structures, heavy foli-
age and operating radios indoors and in
vehicles.
Minimal Range
Dense foliage and mountains
can limit range.
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