Symptom

 

 

 

 

Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease

 

 

 

range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission.

 

 

 

Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range.

 

 

 

Change location of radio. To increase range and coverage, you can reduce

 

 

Limited talk range

obstructions, increase power. UHF radios provides greater coverage in

 

 

 

industrial and commercial buildings. Increasing power provides greater signal

 

 

 

range and increased penetration through obstructions.

 

 

 

Refer to See “Talking and Monitoring” on page 27.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed when transmitting.

 

 

 

Confirm that the radios have the same Channel, Frequency, Interference

 

 

 

Eliminator Code and Scramble Code settings. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring”

 

 

 

section on page 27 for further information.

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

Message not transmitted or

Recharge, replace and/or reposition batteries. Refer to “About your Li-Ion

 

 

 

received

Battery” section on page 14.

 

 

 

Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may interfere. Change

 

 

 

location. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” Section on page 27.

 

 

 

Verify that the radio is not in Scan. Refer to “Scan” on page 44 and “Nuisance

 

 

 

Channel Delete” on page 45.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Motorola RMU2040 manual Range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission