MIDLAND G11 - Manual (Page 14)

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
The radio doesn’t switch on
The battery pack is discharged and/or has not been
installed correctly.
Verify that the battery pack is charged and that it has
been correctly installed.
The radio switches off shortly after it has
been switched on
Discharged battery pack. Recharge the battery pack.
The battery pack does not recharge
The battery-charger has not been connected or installed
correctly.
Inspect the connections of the battery-charger and the
installation of the batteries.
The radio switches on but is unable to
receive signals
The site of installation is too shielded. Move to an another area.
The volume is too low Adjust the volume level.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds
to the one set by the parties you are communicating
with.
Noise is always present in reception mode The Monitor function is enabled. Disable the Monitor function.
It is not possible to communicate with
other parties
An incorrect radio channel has been selected.
Select the same radio channel used by the parties you
are communicating with.
The radio is installed in a shielded area or is too far from
the party you are communicating with
Move to another area.
Incorrect CTCSS or DCS
Check that the CTCSS tone or DCS code corresponds
to the one set by the parties you are communicating
with.
Reception is fragmented and/or disturbed
The signal is very weak.
Try temporarily disabling the Squelch by means of the
Monitor feature.
The transmission distance is excessive and/or there are
obstacles in the transmission path
Move closer to the party you are communicating with or
to another area.
Other parties are using the same channel
Check the traffic on the radio channel by means of the
Monitorfeature and select another channel if required.
The radio has been installed too close to equipment that
causes interference (televisions, computers, etc.)
Increase the distance between the radio and this
equipment.
Transmission is not always possible
The channel is used by an excessive number of parties
or the transmission has been barred due to a busy
channel.
Select another channel. Ask the radio link provider to
disable the block due to busy channel.
VOX causes the radio to accidentally
enable transmission
The sensitivity and/or environmental
noise is too high.
Reduce the VOX sensitivity.
The VOX feature requires speaking in a
loud voice
The sensitivity is too low.
If the environmental noise is not high, increase the
sensitivity or use an optional microphone.
The autonomy of the battery pack is limited Commission time is too high.
Try reducing the transmission time and/or using a low
power.
Logic related faults (unreadable displayed
symbols, functions blocked, etc.)
Incorrect setting caused by a problem with the power
supply.
Recharge the battery pack