Troubleshooting - Midland G18 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The radio doesn't
switch on
The radio switches off
shortly after it has been
switched on
The battery pack does
not recharge
The radio switches on
but is unable to receive
signals
It is not possible to
communicate with
other parties
Reception is
fragmented and/or
disturbed
The autonomy of the
battery pack is limited
NOTE: This radio is certified to meet standards AS/NZ 4365: 2011 and
AS/NZ 4295: 2004
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Possible Cause
The battery pack is discharged and/
or has not been installed correctly.
Discharged battery pack.
The battery-charger has not been
connected or installed correctly.
The site of installation is too shielded. Move to an another area.
The volume is too low.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS.
An incorrect radio channel has
been selected.
The radio is installed in a shielded
area or is too far from the party you
are communicating with.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS.
The signal is very weak.
The transmission distance is
excessive and/or there are
obstacles in the transmission path.
Other parties are using the
same channel.
The radio has been installed
too close to equipment that
causes interference (tv's,
computers, etc.)
Transmission time is too
long.
Solution
Verify that the battery pack is charged and
that it has been correctly installed.
Recharge the battery pack.
Inspect the connections of the battery-
charger and the installation of the batteries.
Adjust the volume level.
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code
corresponds to the one set by the parties
you are communicating with.
Select the same radio channel used by the
parties you are communicating with.
Move to another area.
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code
corresponds to the one set by the parties
you are communicating with.
Try temporarily to disable the Squelch by
means of the Monitor feature.
Move closer to the party you are
communicating with or to another area.
Check the traffic on th radio channel by
means of the Monitor feature and select
another channel if required.
Increase the distance between the radio
and this equipment.
Try to reduce the transmission time
and/or use a low power.