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Problem
Not getting enough range, or reception sounds weak/poor
Solution
1 Try using an alternate frequency.
2 Make sure the Transmitter and antenna are back at least 10-15 feet from a window.
3 Make sure when recording your message, you speak in a loud, clear voice.
4 If problem still occurs, try moving the Transmitter to another location in the house, such as:
• A second or third story,
• A garage or attic,
• Away from large windows, or
• Into the center of the building.
5 If the problem persists, you may need to perform another Outdoor Frequency Test. (See page 7.)
6 Try using an alternate automobile as a test vehicle or even a portable radio. Some automobile
manufacturers have weaker AM tuners than others. It may be the case that one vehicle may have a lot
of static at the curb, while another vehicle can hear the same message loud and clear at the end of the
street. Therefore, if you cannot seem to get good reception when the frequency appears to be "open"
and available to broadcast on, try a different vehicle. It is possible that the Transmitter and the selected
frequency is working fine, but the test vehicle radio has a poor AM receiver.
Problem
Getting static near power lines
Solution
High voltage power lines can cause interference with the Transmitter signal. Sometimes they can act
like an electronic fence, preventing a clear signal to the street.
1 Try changing the frequency to one on the lower end of the band (530-800 kHz).
These frequencies are not effected as much as the higher ones.
2 Try putting the Transmitter in another building across the street. This way, power lines should not affect
the transmission. Or, if it is a vacant lot, try asking a neighbor next door or across the street if you can place
the Transmitter in their home or garage.
Problem
Front panel buttons don't respond/can't record.
Solution
Make sure the Control Lock Key is inserted in the CONTROL LOCK located on the back of the
Transmitter and it is pushed all the way in.
Problem
Transmitter is making a loud clicking noise
Solution
Move the frequency up or down and let it calibrate. Once it has calibrated, reset to the original frequency.
Problem
The Transmitter's message is being heard on the telephone or causing internet dial-up problems.
Solution
This may occur when an inexpensive phone is present. The reason that you can purchase a telephone
relatively cheap nowadays is that the manufacturers have cut their costs by eliminating circuits known as
filters. While this may sound somewhat technical, there is a simple solution. At a Radio Shack store, you
can purchase a product named Snap-Together Ferrite Choke Core (Radio Shack part #273-105). You simply
unplug the phone line from the wall jack, snap open this product, wrap a short length of the phone line into
the little box, and then re-connect the line into the wall jack. Make sure you take your filter with you when
the Transmitter is no longer needed at this location. Keep it handy. You may run across this again.
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