Troubleshooting Guide - Binatone Terrain 850 User Manual

9. Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom
No power.
Reception
is weak.
Cannot change
CTCSS sub-
channels.
Range is limited.
Sound distortion
problems.
No
communication
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Solution
Check if the batteries are installed properly.
The battery may be weak.
Recharge the batteries or replace the old batteries with
new ones.
Press the UP button to increase the receiver volume level.
The receiving signal may be weak and/or out of range.
If this happens, press the MENU and DOWN buttons at the
same time to activate the Monitor function.
Key lock mode must be deactivated if the Key lock icon (
is displayed on the LCD Screen.
To change CTCSS sub-channels, press the MENU button
twice, the CTCSS sub-channel number flashes on
the LCD Screen.
Press the UP or DOWN button to change the CTCSS
sub-channel.
Batteries may be weak - recharge/replace the batteries.
Batteries may be weak.
Recharge the batteries or replace the old batteries with
new ones if the charge level indicator gets low.
See the "Effective Range" diagram.
The maximum range will vary depending on terrain and
environment.
Open fields provide the maximum range, while
steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage, and use in buildings
and in vehicles may limit the range significantly.
Wearing the radio close to the body, such as in a pocket or on
a belt, will decrease range; change the location of the radio.
If you are transmitting, speak in a normal tone of voice, 5 cm
away from the MIC (microphone).
If you are receiving, lower the volume to a comfortable level.
Radios too close. Radios must be at least 2 metres apart;
increase your distance.
Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission.
Talk range is up to 8 Kms. in clear unobstructed conditions.
Check the Channel and the CTCSS or DCS code setting.
Both the Transmitting and Receiving PMR units should be
tuned to the same Channel and CTCSS or DCS code
(if applicable).
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