MIDLAND G12 - Manual (Page 27)

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Problem Possible cause Solution
Reception is broken and/or
disturbed
Extremely weak signal Try to disable squelch temporarily using the monitor
function
5.8
The other party is too far and/or transceiver is out of
reception because of obstacles in the direction of the
other party
Move closer to other party or move to more favourable
spot
-
Others are using the same radio channel Check out the radio traffic on the channel you are using
with monitor function and eventually change channel
5.8
Radio positioned too near devices which could cause
interference such as television, computer etc.
Move the radio further away from interfering device. -
Some times it is not possible to
transmit
Channel too busy and Busy Lock Out enabled Change channel or disable transmission. 6.6
Timeout timer is active Shorten transmission time or lengthen timeout timer 6.8
VOX makes the radio transmit
accidentally
Excessive sensitivity or loud ambient noise Lower VOX sensitivity 6.2.a
It is necessary to speak loudly
with VOX active
Sensitivity too low If ambient noise is not excessive put sensitivity level
higher or make use of an optional microphone
6.2.b
Battery charge lasts too little Excessive use of transmission Try to reduce transmission time and/or utilise low power
of transmission
5.9
Excessive use of vibration alert Disable vibration alert 6.4
Memory effect of batteries Stop memory effect 4.4
Malfunctioning in the logic of
the device (conflicting symbols
on the display, functions do not
work, etc.)
Wrong setting caused by some anomalies in the
current supply
Carry out reset procedure 9.2