Motorola AP 73 Troubleshooting, Radio is dead, NiCd battery does not charge or last long enough

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Radio is dead.

Possible Problem (1): Batteries may be dead (alkaline) or not properly charged (NiCd).

Solution :If the display does not light, or the ‘BATT’ indicator ﬂashes on and off, you should replace the alkaline batteries, or if you are using NiCd batteries, recharge them.

Possible Problem (2): Batteries may not be positioned correctly in the radio.

Solution :See “Installing and Removing Batteries” on page 8 for the appropriate battery installation instructions.

NiCd battery does not charge or last long enough.

Possible Problem (1): Battery may be incorrectly charged.

Solution :If you use a desktop charger, make sure the battery is positioned properly in the charger base. If you are using a wall charger, make sure that the LED on the charger glows red, indicating correct charging status. See “Charging with Wall Charger” on page 11 and “Charging with Desktop Charger” on page 12.

Possible Problem (2): Battery may not be fully charged.

Solution :Turn radio off while charging battery. Charging time will be doubled if the radio is turned on while charging.

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Contents Portable Radios AP73 Quick Reference Basic OperationMHz Operation Individual Call, , Group Call, or All Call SPM Dis- SPM Browse Menu Year Limited Warranty For Radios Step Copyright Information Contents Introduction Coverage of this User GuidePacking Information Radio Antenna Antenna Adaptor Spring Belt ClipKnobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others Signal Button Low Power / Frequency Step ButtonPush-To-Talk PTT Button Squelch / PL ButtonMode / Backspace Button Accessory ConnectorSpeaker Left Scroll / Offset ButtonEnable / Disable PTT ID Key Battery PackBattery Latches Numeric KeypadInstalling and Removing Batteries Getting StartedAttaching and Removing the Antenna Attaching and Removing the Belt ClipCharging NiCd Battery Pack Charging your Battery for the First time Length of time required to fully charge a new batteryCharging your Battery Subsequently Length of time required to fully recharge a used battery➊ Make sure the battery pack is attached to the radio Charging with Wall ChargerCharging with Desktop Charger ➊ Place the Charger Insert into the Desktop Charger➋ Insert the radio / battery into the charging docket Adjusting the Volume High / Low Power OutputBasic Operations Turning the Radio OnTransmitting a Message Receiving a Message Additional Operations Press and hold to enable / disable PTT IDDisplay Backlight Locking / Unlocking the Radio’s Function Changing Squelch ModesCtcss Setting Squelch Level Selecting The Receive PL / DPL Squelch Code ➊Press and holdSelecting a Transmit PL / DPL Squelch Code ➋P ressReceive And Transmit PL / DPL Code Tables RPL.xxx PL Freq Equiv TPL.xxx PL CodeEquiv MHz Mode Operations Selecting MHz ModeSelecting the Frequency Step Size ➊Press and holdSelecting a Receive Frequency Enter the desired frequencyIi Through The Selector Knob CombinationProgramming a User-Deﬁned TX Frequency Selecting The TX OffsetTo ﬂash takes about 3 seconds MHz Mode Operations MHz Mode Operations Memory Mode Operations Selecting Memory ModeSelecting a Memory Channel Rotate the Selector Knob 2 to the desired chan- nel numberProgramming a Memory Channel Loading a Memory Channel Scan Operations Programmable Band Scan➊Press Frequency rangeRotate the Selector Knob 2 anti-clockwise ➋PressTransmitting During Band Scanning Pressing Push-To-Talk PTT Button 6, a digit onMemory Channel Scan BeforePress D Press Push-To-Talk PTT Button 6 to talk, release to listenScan Operations Dtmf Telephone Interconnect Placing a Telephone CallPress Stores the preprogrammed telephone numberLast Number Redial Storing a Phone NumberPress and hold Push-To-Talk PTT Button Then pressIf you make a mistake, press To scroll the cursor to the left or rightDisplaying a Stored Phone Number Voice Selective Call Optional Receiving a Voice Selective CallSending a Voice Selective Call Programmed see Edit Selective Call IDs onSpecial Programming Mode SPM Entering SPMExiting SPM Turn off the radio to exit SPMSPM Browse Menu Editing SPM Parameters Editing the Channel Scan ListTo scroll through the channels Erase a Single Channel from MemoryTo enter the edit mode Editing the Phone Access / Deaccess Codes➋ Press Edit PTT ID ➊ In SPM, rotate the Selector Knob 2 to the PTT IDIng PTT ID Edit Selective Call IDs Editing Time Out Timer Setting the Selective Call Tone Status➋ Use To change the current statusSetting the Sidetones Status To toggle between On and OffSetting the Alert Tone Volume Setting the Battery Saver Status➋ Use OFS Options To scroll through the threeSetting the Battery Type Setting the Accessory Sense Option➊ In SPM, rotate the Selector Knob 2 to the Set To scroll through the optionsFactory Reset Feature Special Programming Mode SPM Indicators LCD Segments and IndicatorsIndicators with Segments Alert Tone Indicators Individual Selective Call Decode Acknowledgment ID DecodeGroup and All Call Selective Call Decode Nuisance Channel DeleteExposure To Radio Frequency Energy Information For Safe, Efﬁcient Opera- tionFor Portable Two-way Radios Electromagnetic Interference/compatibility Potentially Explosive AtmospheresBlasting Caps And Areas For Vehicles With An Air Bag Recycling / Disposal of NiCd Batteries United States Europe AsiaJapan Service Licensing & Service InformationLicensing NiCd battery does not charge or last long enough TroubleshootingRadio is dead Solution Clean battery and charger contacts often Alkaline Battery does not last long enough 10 minutesSolution Use proper radio etiquette Radio will not talk to other radios in systemHearing other conversations or noise on your radio Limited talk rangeYou have tried a solution for any of the above symp You hear constant static from speakerToms, without success Battery & Charging Accessories AccessoriesAntennas Carrying Cases & Accessories Audio & Signalling Accessories for all modelsRadio to Radio Cloning Accessory Limited Warranty Motorola Radio Products General Radio SpeciﬁcationsReceiver Transmitter