Troubleshooting - Midland G-11 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THE G-11 (GMRS)
PROBLEM
1. Check battery installation and/or replace alkaline batteries or
No Power
1. Make sure the volume is set high enough.
2. Confirm the radios have the same channel and or CTCSS/DCS
code settings.
3. Change your location, you may be out of range.
Cannot Receive
4. Install batteries properly or replace.
Messages
5. Buildings, obstructions, operating indoors or in vehicles may
interfere with communication. Change your location. Make sure the
radio is not transmitting. This could be due to the radio being
switched to VOX operation or accessories not set properly.
1. Operating the radio from a vehicle or from a metal building will
decrease the range. If possible operate outside of vehicles or
buildings.
Range is short
2. Carrying the radio so that the antenna is very near the body will
decrease the range. Hold the radio in the open for the best range.
3. Battery condition can affect range. Replace or recharge batteries.
1. Make sure radio is not in "VOX" mode.
Radio is not 2. Make sure key lock is not on. See To lock the controls
responding to 3. Make sure radio is not transmitting.
button presses 4. Radio might need to be reset, See Resetting Radio.
Ensure accessory microphone is set properly (see Page 12).
1. Using the CTCSS should stop you from hearing interference from
Interference/Static 2. Radios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet apart.
3. Talk range is up to 5 miles in unobstructed, clear areas.
1. Charger pin is not properly in place. Check that charger is fully
Charger
not functioning
2. Ensure the outlet the charger is plugged into is functioning
3. Check that the batteries are installed in the radio properly.
4. Remove batteries from the radio and try to charge separately.
Reposition or replace alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries. DO
Display is dim
NOT attempt to charge any type of Alkaline battery in this radio!
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recharge rechargeable batteries. DO NOT attempt to charge any
type of Alkaline battery in this radio!
other users and computers.
Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmissions.
inserted into the jack on the bottom of the radio. If using the
drop-in charger, check the contacts on the bottom of the radio
they may require cleaning.
properly.
SOLUTION
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