Troubleshooting - Motorola Talkabout 101 Manual

Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No Power
Reposition or replace batteries.
Erratic
Display
Replace batteries.
Message Not Make sure the Push-To-Talk button is
Transmitted completely pressed as you transmit.
Reposition or replace batteries.
Message Not Confirm radios have the same Channel
Received and Interference Eliminator Code
settings.
Make sure Push-To-Talk is not
inadvertently being pressed.
Reposition or replace batteries.
Obstructions, operating indoors or in
vehicles may interfere with
communication. Change your location.
Check to make sure volume is turned
up.
Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is
set, (active settings are 1-38).
Hearing
Other
Conversation
or Noise on a
Channel
Shared Channel or Interference
Eliminator Code may be in use, try
another.
Troubleshooting (Cont.)
Limited Talk
Range
Problem Solution
Steel/concrete structures, heavy
foliage and use in buildings and in
vehicles will decrease range, check for
clear line of sight to improve
transmission.
Wearing radio close to body such as in
a pocket or on a belt will decrease
range, change location of radio.
Heavy Static
or
Interference
Radios too close. Radios must be at
least 5 feet apart, increase your
distance.
Radios too far apart. Obstacles
interfere with transmission. Talk range
is up to
2
miles in clear, unobstructed
conditions.