6. Troubleshooting

Minor Troubleshooting

Most of VHF troubles are caused not by the transceiver itself but by the ANT/feeder or power supply system. The list below provides simple troubleshooting that can be done by the operator. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHECK INSIDE THE TRANSCEIVER. CARELESS HANDLING MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE TRANSCEIVER.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Power is off at mains switchboard.

Turn mains switch on.

 

Power lead is loose or disconnect.

Secure connector firmly and check

Volume control turned

connections to battery.

 

clockwise but power

Mains battery is flat.

Check battery liquid, charging

does not come on.

system, etc.

 

 

Fuse has blown.

Check mains voltage and polarity

 

and then replace fuse (10A).

 

 

LCD looks

SQUELCH setting is too high.

To confirm audio output, turn

(Turned too far clockwise.)

SQUELCH fully CCW and turn

normal but no sound.

 

VOLUME slowly CW.

VOLUME setting is too low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FM-2710 specifications

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