User's Manual

8.5 Fault ﬁnding

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Unit will not switch on • Faulty connection to power • Check power connection

• Fuse has blown • Replace fuse and check

power supply current

• Supply voltage above limit • Check supply voltage is

less than 15.6v

Scan or Memory Scan is • Noise on the channel is • Increase squelch level

locking on a channel holding the scan • Inhibit channel from scan

without a signal (see section 2.11.1)

Dual Watch not being • Priority channel selected • Select a working channel

entered • Handset off cradle • Replace handset

Cannot change channel • Dual Watch (D/W) engaged • Exit Dual Watch

Certain channels are • Some channels are restricted • Consult your national

not obtainable and not programmed depend- authority for permitted

ing on country of purchase channels in your region

Will not transmit • Scanning or D/W function active • Exit D/W or Scan

Will not transmit on 25W • Low voltage when full transmit- • Check power supply

but OK on 1W ting current is drawn

• Some channels are restricted to • Consult your national

low power transmission only authority

Transmissions persistently • Damaged antenna • Replace antenna

weak/display ﬂashes • Antenna cable broken • Replace cable

ANT • Poor contact • Check antenna sockets &

through deck connector

These simple checks should be carried out before seeking tech-

nical assistance and may save time and expense. Before con-

tacting your servicing agent please obtain the radio’s serial

number. The software iteration should also be quoted - this is

shown in the large digits on the display for 2 seconds after the

radio is turned on and should be written in the box below for

future reference.

Instruction Manual

Part No. E04297