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er. UHF radios provide greater coverage
in industrial and commercial buildings.
Increasing power provides greater signal
range and increased penetration through
obstructions. (Output power is limited to
0.5W in PMR446 radios).
See Talk Range on page 17.
Message not transmitted or received Perform one of the following actions:
• Ensure that the
PTT button is completely
pressed when transmitting.
• Confirm that the radios have the same
Channel, Frequency, Interference
Eliminator Code, and Scramble Code
settings. See Transmitting and Receiving
Calls on page 17.
• Recharge, replace, or reposition batter-
ies. See Battery Specifications on page
23.
• Change the radio placement. Obstruc-
tions and operating indoors, or in vehi-
cles, may interfere. See Talk Range on
page 17.
• Verify that the radio is not in Scan mode.
See Scanning Radio Channels on page
20.
Heavy static or interference Radios are too close. Ensure that the trans-
mitting and receiving radios are at least 5 ft
(1.5 m) apart.
Radios are too far apart or obstacles are in-
terfering with transmission.
Low batteries Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery.
NOTICE: Extreme operating tem-
peratures affect battery life.
See Battery Specifications on page 23.
Drop-in Charger LED light does not illu-
minate
Perform one of the following actions:
• Verify that the radio and battery is prop-
erly inserted.
•
Check the battery and charger contacts
to ensure that they are clean and charg-
ing pin is inserted correctly.
See Charging with the Single-Unit Charger
on page 24 and Charger LED Indications.
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