Motorola Talkabout T5100 Manual page 15

Troubleshooting
Problem
Limited Talk Steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease
range, check for clear line of sight to improve transmission.
Range
Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range, change
location of radio.
Heavy Static or
Radios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet apart, increase your distance.
Interference
Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Talk range is up to 2 miles in
clear, unobstructed conditions.
Shared Channel may be in use, try another.
Motorola Product Services
If the radio still doesn't work properly, contact your place of purchase or call Motorola Product Services.
1-800-353-2729 USA
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Solution
1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-800-739-7834 (TTY)