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Causes of poor reception – GE 28115 Series User Manual

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Battery Solutions
If you experience any of the following problems, even after recharging the battery, you may

need to replace the battery pack:

• Short talk time
• Poor sound quality.
• Limited Range
• Charge indicator fails to turn on.

Causes of Poor Reception

• Aluminum siding.
• Foil backing on insulation.
• Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.
• You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.
• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
• Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.
• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
• Handset battery is low.
• You’re out of range of the base.
• Microwave oven is using the same frequency.