8.5.a Table of solutions
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.
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 monitoring function is enabled. Disable the monitoring 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
Monitoring 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 Checkthetrafcontheradiochannelbymeansofthe
Monitoring feature 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.
Received communications are
not clear
Thescramblerhasbeenconguredonadifferent
setting as compared to that of the parties you are
communicating with (all the parties should either
enable or disable the scambler).
Select the same scrambler setting of the parties you are
communicating with.
