Further Information Troubleshooting - Motorola XTR446 Instruction Manual

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FURTHER INFORMATION
Troubleshooting
No power or erratic display • Reposition, replace or recharge batteries.
Message not transmitted • Make sure that the PTT 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 that the PTT button 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 or • Shared channel may be in use, try another.
noise on a Channel
• Steel or concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will
Limited talk range
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.
Heavy static or interference
• Radios too close. Radios must be at least 1.5 metres apart.
• Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission
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