9 Troubleshooting
Your MIDLAND G12 is designed to give you years of trouble free
use. In the event of a problem please consult the following chapter
before you contact a local service centre.
9.1 Troubleshooting table
Problem Possible cause Solution Ref.
Radio does not switch on Flat batteries or incorrectly positioned Check that the batteries are charged and correctly
positioned
4.2
Radio turns off after it has
been switched on
Flat batteries Ifyouusealkalinebatteries(notrechargeable),change
them,otherwiseifyouuseNiMHbatterieshem.
4.3
Batteries do not charge Battery charger not properly connected or batteries
not positioned correctly
Check battery connection and/or the position of the
batteries
4.2
You are trying to charge AA batteries with the table
charger
Change the batteries with the battery pack 4.3
Radio can switch on but does
not receive signals
Radio is positioned in an out of reception spot Move to a more open space
-
Volume level too low Regulate the volume
5.4
Wrong CTCSS or DCS Check that CTCSS or DCS is the same as the one set
by the other party
5.7
Constant background noise
during reception
Monitor function enabled Disable monitor
5.8
You are not able to make contact
with the other party
Wrong channel selection Select the same channel as the other party
5.5
The location of the radio is out of reception or too far
from other party
Move to a more favourable spot
-
Wrong CTCSS or DCS Check that CTCSS or DCS is the same as the one set
by the other party
5.7
