Troubleshooting - Midland G15 GMRS Portable Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
No Power
Cannot Receive Messages
Range is Short
Interference/Static
Radio is not responding to
button presses
Display is dim
SOLUTION
1. Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
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.
4. Install batteries properly or replace.
5. Buildings, obstructions, operating indoors or in
vehicles may interfere with communication.
Change your location.
6. 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.
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.
recharge batteries.
1. Using the CTCSS should stop you from hearing
interference from other users and computers.
2. Radios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet
apart.
3. Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with
transmissions. Talk range is up to 4 miles in
unobstructed, clear areas.
1. Make sure radio is not in "VOX" mode.
2. Make sure key lock is not on. See To lock the
controls
3. Make sure radio is not transmitting.
4. Radio might need to be reset, See Resetting Radio.
5. Ensure accessory microphone is set properly (see
Page 12).
1. Reposition or replace batteries.
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Replace or