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
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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.
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
Solution
Verify that the battery
pack is charged and
that it has been cor-
rectly installed.
Recharge the battery
pack.
Inspect the connec-
tions of the battery-
charger and the instal-
lation of the batteries.
Move to an another
area.
Adjust the volume
level.
Check that the CTCSS
tone or DCS code cor-
responds to the one set
by the parties you are
communicating with.
Select the same radio
channel used by the
parties you are commu-
nicating with.
Move to another area.
Check that the CTCSS
tone or DCS code cor-
responds to the one set
by the parties you are
communicating with.
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