Model GXT860/895 Series

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

No Power

 

- Check battery installation and/or replace batteries.

 

 

 

Cannot Receive

 

- Confirm the radios have the same channel settings.

Messages

 

- Make sure that you are within range of the other

 

 

transceivers.

 

 

- Buildings and other structures may interfere with

 

 

your communication.

 

 

(See ABOUT RANGE on Page 7)

Radio is not responding

- Make sure key lock is not on (See KEYPAD LOCK

to button presses

 

on Page 9).

 

 

- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then

 

 

on.

 

 

 

Display is dim

 

- Recharge or replace batteries.

 

 

Charger not functioning

- Contacts on the back of the radio may require

 

 

cleaning.

 

 

- Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged

 

 

in is functioning properly.

 

 

- Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

USE AND CARE

1.Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio.

2.Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.

3.Do not immerse the radio in water.

4.Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.

5.Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.

If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call first and speak with a service technician at 816-241-8500. Many problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for service.

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Midland Radio 895, GXT860 manual Problem Solution, USE and Care