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, or in vehicles may |
| interfere with communication. Change your |
| location. |
| • Check to make 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 |
| 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. |
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If after trying these simple steps your unit still does not function properly, call Uniden Customer Service at
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