SAMRADIOS S446 User Manual - Simple Troubleshooting
SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Reasons and Potential Solutions
No Power
Recharge or replace the battery pack;
Extreme operating temperatures may affect
battery life.
Hearing other
noises or
conversation on a
channel
Confirm CTCSS/DCS is set;
Frequency or CTCSS/DCS may be in use;
Change settings: either change frequencies
or CTCSS/DCS on all radios;
Make sure the radio is at the right frequency
and privacy code when transmitting.
Audio quality not
good enough
Radio settings might not be matching up
correctly. Double check frequencies,
CTCSS/DCS and bandwidths to make sure
they are identical in all radios.
Limited talk range
Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy
foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease range.
Check for clear line of sight to improve
transmission;
Wearing radio close to body such as in a
pocket or on a belt decreases range;
Change location of radio. UHF radios provide
great coverage in industrial and commercial
buildings. Increasing power provides greater
signal range and increases penetration
through obstructions.
Can not transmitted
or received
Make sure the PTT button is completely
pressed when transmitting;
Confirm that the radios have the same
Channel, Frequency, Interference Eliminator
Code and bandwidth settings;
Recharge, replace and/or reposition batteries;
Obstructions and operating indoors, or in
vehicles, may interfere, change location;
Verify that the radio is not in Scan.
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