APPENDIX > RADIO TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Radio Troubleshooting Guide

 

Symbol

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Radio not transmitting

Talk key may not be fully depressed

Press and hold Talk key until done talking.

 

 

 

 

FRS/GMRS Radio feature may not be on.

Turn radio on.

 

 

 

Messages not being received by others.

Incorrect channel/Squelch Code setting

Make sure other radios are on the same channel and Squelch Code.

 

 

 

 

Out of range or obstructions.

Decrease distance between radios.

Limited talk range.

Natural or man-made obstructions can decrease

Decrease distance between radios or obtain a better line of sight

 

range.

between radios.

You can hear others, but they cannot hear

You are on the same channel, but a different

If you are using Squelch Code zero (0), you will hear all transmissions

you, or you see an incoming transmission, but

Squelch Code.

on that channel. Use the same Squelch Code (1-38) as the other party or

nothing is heard.

 

use Scan to find what Squelch Code they are on.

Message garbled.

Scramble option is enabled.

Both radios need to have this feature set the same (Rino 110 units do not

 

 

have voice scramble).

Too many unwanted conversations being heard.

Too many users on channel or Squelch Code is set

Switch to a different channel and/or Squelch Code other than zero

 

to zero.

(1–38).

Interference or static.

Radios too far apart or too close. Obstructions in

Keep radios at least 3 feet apart. Obtain a better line of sight between

 

radio line of sight.

radios.

 

Interference from other electronics.

Shut off other devices or move to a different area.

Cannot transmit location.

Could be one of a few things: Your view of the

Move to a location with a clear view of the sky. Enable Send Location.

 

satellite is obstructed and a GPS fix is not available.

Wait 30 seconds between location transmission. Enable GPS.

 

Send Location is off. 30 seconds have not elapsed

 

 

since last location transmission. GPS is set to off.

 

None of the keys except Talk will work.

Keylock is enabled.

Hold Page for 5 seconds to release keylock.

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Garmin 130 owner manual Radio Troubleshooting Guide, Symbol Probable Cause Remedy