Motorola PMR446 - Manual (Page 17)

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Troubleshooting
No power • Recharge or replace Li Ion battery.
• Reposition or replace alkaline batteries.
Message not transmitted • Make sure PTT button is completely pressed while you transmit.
• Reposition, replace or recharge batteries.
• Verify the red LED is illuminated while speaking.
• Confirm channel and code settings are correct.
Message not received • Confirm all radios have same channel and code settings.
• Make sure PTT button is not inadvertently being pressed.
• Reposition, replace or recharge batteries.
• Obstructions, and operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with communication.
Change your location.
• Check to make sure volume is turned up.
• Verify radio is not in scan mode.
Hearing other conversation • Shared channel may be in use, try another.
or noise on a channel
Limited talk range • Steel or concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will
decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission.
• Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range.
Change location of radio.
Heavy static or interference • Radios too close. Radios must be at least 1.5 metres apart.
• Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission.
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