User's Manual

Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting
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CAUTION !
Damaged ANTENNA:
Do not use any COMMUNICATOR that has a damaged ANTENNA. If a
damaged ANTENNA comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may
result.
Batteries:
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as
burns if conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains
touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical
circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling
any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse,
or other container with metal objects.
WARNING !
For Vehicles with an Air Bag:
Do not place your COMMUNICATOR in the area over an air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a
COMMUNICATOR is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air
bag inflates, the COMMUNICATOR may be propelled with great force
and cause serious injury to the occupants of vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres:
Turn your COMMUNICATOR OFF when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, unless it is a type specifically qualified for such
use (for example, Factory Mutual Approved). Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Batteries:
Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and
cause an explosion.
Blasting Caps and Areas:
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your
COMMUNICATOR OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a “blasting
area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and
instructions.
NOTE: Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but
not always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as below
deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or
metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
SYMPTOM
No power.
Reception is
weak.
Cannot change
channels.
Range is limited.
Sound distortion
problems.
SOLUTION
● Check batteries. Ensure that the batteries are
installed properly.
● The batteries may be weak.
● Replace old batteries with four (4) new 1.5V
“AAA” alkaline batteries or Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries.
● Press the UP
▲
▲
button to increase VOLUME
● The receiving signal may be weak and/or out of
range.
● If this happens, press the MONITOR M button.
● To change channels, press the MODE button
until the channel number flashes on the LCD
Screen.
● Press the UP
▲▲
or DOWN
▼▼
buttons to
change channels.
● Batteries may be weak.
● BUTTON LOCK mode must be deactivated.
● BATTERIES may be weak.
● Replace with new batteries if the BATTERY
LEVEL indicator is low.
● The maximum range will vary depending on
terrain and environment.
● Open fields provide the maximum range, while
steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage, and
use in buildings and in vehicles may limit the
range significantly.
● Wearing the radio close to the body, such as in
a pocket or on a belt, will decrease range;
change the location of the radio.
● If you are transmitting, speak in a normal
tone of voice, 2 to 3 inches away from the
MICROPHONE.
● If you are receiving, lower the volume to a
comfortable level.
● Radios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet
apart; increase your distance.
● Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with
transmission. Talk range is from 2 to 7 miles in
clear unobstructed conditions.