Troubleshooting Guide - Binatone Action 1100 User Manual

Effective Range
The Transmission range of the product is dependent on the environment
terrain where it is being used, the following diagram attempts to guide
the user on the sort of performance to expect for everyday use.
Signal Strength
0 Range(Km)
Range Check
The Transmission range will be affected as shown in the above diagram.
The transmitting range typical values for different environment conditions
will be (1) 10 km (2) 4 km (3) 2 km. It should be remembered that
these are only guide values as actual achieved distances will be
dependent on the environment and terrain.

11. 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
The batter ies may be weak.
Check if the batteries are installed properly. Re charge the
batteries or replace with new ones.
Turn the
POWER/VOL
The receiving signal may be weak and/or out of range.
If this happens, press the MENU
time to activate the Monitor function.
Key lock mode must be deactivated if the Key lock icon (
displayed on the LCD Screen.
To change CTCSS sub-channels, press 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.
Re charge the batteries if the charge level indicator gets low.
The b atteries may be weak.
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.
The r adios are too close. Radios must be at least 1.5 metres apart;
increase your distance.
The r adios are too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission.
Talk range is up to 10kms in clear unobstructed conditions.
Check the Channel and the CTCSS code setting.Both the
Transmitting and Receiving PM R units should be tuned to
the same Channel and CTCSS code (if applicable).
Optimum (open area) (1)
Medium ground based
obstruction (2)
Heavily built up area (3)
Range Slope
button to increase the receiver volume level.
and DOWN buttons at the same
MENU button twice, the
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