Midland Radio P-20 owner manual Troubleshooting Problem Solution

Owner’s Manual for the P-20 (Itinerant Radio)

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM			SOLUTION
	No Power	1. Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
	Cannot Receive	1.	Make sure the volume is set high enough.
	Messages
		2.	Confirm the radios have the same channel and or
			CTCSS/DCS code settings.
		3.	Change your location, you may be out of range.
		4.	Install batteries properly or replace.
		5.	Buildings, obstructions, operating indoors or in vehicles may
			interfere with communication. Change your location.
		6.	Make sure the radio is not transmitting. This could be due to
			the radio being switched to VOX operation or accessories
			not set properly.
	Range is Short	1. Operating the radio from a vehicle or from a metal building will
		decrease the range. If possible operate outside of vehicles or
		buildings.
		2.	Carrying the radio so that the antenna is very near the body
		will decrease the range. Hold the radio in the open for the best
		range.
		3.	Battery condition can affect range. Replace or recharge
		batteries.
	Interference/Static	1.	Using the CTCSS should stop you from hearing interference
			from other users and computers.
		2.	Radios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet apart.
		3.	Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmissions.
			Talk range is up to 4 miles in unobstructed, clear areas.
	Radio is not	1.	Make sure radio is not in “VOX” mode.
	responding to	2.	Make sure key lock is not on. See To lock the controls
	button presses	3.	Make sure radio is not transmitting.
		4.	Radio might need to be reset, See Resetting Radio.
		5.	Ensure accessory microphone is set properly (see Page 13).
	Display is dim	1.	Reposition or replace batteries.
	Charger not	1.	Charger pin is not properly in place. Check that charger is
	functioning		fully inserted into the jack on the bottom of the radio. If
			using the drop-in charger, check the contacts on the bottom
			of the radio they may require cleaning. If all is correct allow
			the batteries to charge for the specified time.
		2.	Ensure the outlet the charger is plugged into is functioning
			properly.
		3.	Check that the batteries are installed in the radio properly.
		4.	Remove batteries from the radio and try to charge separately.

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