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9
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Your Ocean is designed to provide you with years of optimal performance. If for some reason problems arise, refer to this
chapter before contacting a service centre in your region.
9.1
Reset of functions
If your transceiver experiences a logical malfunction (improper symbols on the display, blocking of functions, etc.), it may
not be experiencing a true failure, but rather a problem caused by external factors. For example, it may have an incorrect
setting brought on by a noise or spikes in the electrical system during battery recharging. In such cases, you can reset
the transceiver to its factory-programmed settings, deleting memories and resetting functions:
1)
Turn off the transceiver.
2)
Hold down the F button, and at the same time, turn on the transceiver; all of the icons and symbols will appear
simultaneously on the transceiver.
3)
Release the F button. All settings will return to the factory-programmed ones. For example, the radio will be reset
on the I band (International), high transmission power will be selected, etc.
Before you reset the radio, we suggest you write down all of the settings you have previously entered, as they will be cancelled
during the reset.
9.2
Solution table
Problem
Ocean does not turn on
Ocean turns off as soon as it is
turned on
Ocean turns on, but does not
receive signals
During reception, you hear
continual background noise
You are unsuccessful in
establishing contact with your
party
Reception is broken and/or with
noise
Battery life is short
Logical malfunction (improper
symbols on the display,
blocking of functions, etc.)
Possible Cause
The batteries are not charged and/or are
not correctly inserted
The batteries have lost their charge
The antenna is incorrectly connected
The volume is too low
The monitor function was accidentally left
active
Incorrect selection of marine channel or
local band
Signal is extremely weak
Your party is too far away and/or
transceiver antenna is shielded by
obstacles in the direction of your party
Other users are using the same radio
channel
Ocean is positioned too close to other
interference devices (televisions,
computers, transmitters, etc.)
Excessive use of display backlighting
Excessive use of transmission
Memory effect is occurring with the
batteries
Incorrect setting brought on by electrical
disturbance
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Solution
Ensure the batteries are charged and
correctly inserted in the radio
If the batteries are alkaline (non-
rechargeable), substitute them; otherwise,
charge your NiMH batteries.
Check antenna connection at SMA connector
Adjust volume level
Deactivate the monitor function
Check your channel and band
Temporarily deactivate squelch using the
Monitor function
Move closer to your party and/or move the
transceiver to a less shielded area
Check the radio traffic on the selected
channel and change channels if necessary
Move Ocean away from the interference
devices
Use less display backlighting
Try to reduce transmission times and/or use
low transmission power
Eliminate memory effect
Reset your radio
Ref
4.3
4.4
4.1
5.2
5.5
5.3
6.4
5.5
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5.4.a
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5.56
4.5.a
9.1
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