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Troubleshooting
Problem
No transmission
Weak batteries
while pressing
Incorrect battery
the PTT button
Polarity
Weak or no
Weak batteries
signal received
Channel and privacy
code not set the same
as target transceiver
Volume level too low
PTT button inadvertently
depressed
Excessive radio
interference on a
particular channel
Obstruction of radio
signal
Transceiver
Batteries extremely
beeps, but will
discharged
not turn on when
Power button is
pressed
Reception of
Squelch setting too low
unwanted signals CTCSS privacy mode
not on
Interference from
electronic devices such
as computers or TVs
Possible cause
8
Correction
Charge or replace batteries
Install the batteries in the
directions indicated by the
battery tray.
Charge or replace batteries
Adjust the transceiver's
settings to match those settings
of the target transceiver
Increase volume level
Release PTT button
Change to a different
channel
Avoid operating in or near
large buildings or vehicles
Charge or replace batteries
Increase the squelch level
Turn on the CTCSS privacy
mode and set code number to
match the setting of the
target transceiver.
Turn the devices off or move
farther away from them.
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