Troubleshooting - Kenwood TH-G71E Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties
1
are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete
programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table, and the appropriate
2
section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective.
Note: Unmodulated carriers may be received due to internal frequency relationships.
3
Problem
4
Nothing appears on
5
the display when the
transceiver is
6
switched ON, or the
display is blinking
ON and OFF.
7
8
Most keys and the
Tuning control do
9
not function.
10
11
Memory channels
cannot be recalled.
12
You cannot select
the exact desired
13
frequency using the
Tuning control.
14
15
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Probable Cause
1 Low supply voltage
2 If using the optional DC cable:
a) Bad power cable or connections
b) Open (blown) power supply fuse
1 Transceiver Lock is ON (Key icon is
visible).
2 The transceiver is in Channel Display
mode.
3 Tone Alert is ON (Bell icon is visible).
There is no data stored in any of the
memory channels.
The current frequency step size needs to
be changed.
Corrective Action
1 Recharge the battery pack or
replace the batteries.
2
a) Check the power cable and
connections, then correct/replace
as necessary.
b) Investigate the cause for the
open fuse. Replace the fuse.
1 Press [F] (1 s) to switch OFF
Transceiver Lock.
2 Press [BAND]+ POWER ON to exit
Channel Display mode.
3 Press [F], [7] to switch OFF Tone
Alert.
Store the desired frequencies in
memory channels.
Select the appropriate frequency step
size.
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