Uniden 550W manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

No power

• Reposition or replace batteries.

Message not

• Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed

transmitted

as you transmit.

 

• Reposition or replace batteries.

Message not received

• Confirm radios have the same channel and CTCSS

 

code setting.

 

• Make sure PTT is not inadvertently being pressed.

 

• Reposition or replace batteries.

 

• Obstructions, operating indoors and in vehicles may

 

interfere with communication. Change your

 

location.

 

• Be sure the volume is turned up.

Hearing other

• Confirm CTCSS code is set.

conversations or

• Shared channel or CTCSS may be in use.

noise on a channel

Try another channel.

Limited talk range

• Street/concrete structures, heavy foliage, and use

 

in buildings and in vehicles will decrease the range.

 

Check for clear line of sight to improve

 

transmission.

 

• Wearing the radio close to the body, such as in a

 

pocket or on a belt will decrease range. Change

 

the location of radio.

Heavy static or

• Radios are too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet

interference

apart. Increase your distance.

 

• Radios are too far apart.

 

Obstacles interfere with transmission. Talk range is

 

up to 2 miles in clear, unobstructed conditions.

 

 

If after trying these simple steps your unit still does not function properly, call

Uniden Customer Service at (800)297-1023 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST.

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Contents 550W PTT button ControlsSpeaker jack Down button Microphone jack MON buttonFCC Information Contents Welcome Included in Your Package Battery Installation Align the battery cover tabs withFRS550W tab holes then replace the cover Belt Clip Low Battery AlertLCD on your radio shows a battery meter Become low, will flashTurning the Radio On Using Your RadioAdjusting the Volume Turn the control counterclockwise to turn the unit offChoosing a Channel and Ctcss To choose a channel for the FRS550WPage Scan Mode To use the Scan featureTo talk to others using the radio Monitor ModeTo turn Monitor Mode off, press the MON button again Talking on Your RadioVOX Feature Vibration Alert Locking In Your SelectionIcon goes out To listen to the weather channels in your area Call Tone TransmissionMonitoring Weather Channels Scan and icon appear while scanningSilent Keypad LCD BacklightExternal Microphone and Speaker Optional Troubleshooting Problem SolutionBattery Life Hours typ SpecificationsTransmit Power Out Channel FrequencyMemo Appendix FRS Radio Rules FCC Part 95 Subpart B §95.194 FRS Rule 4 FRS units 409,688 455,679 461,036 521,915 597,104