Radio Shack HTX-242 owner manual Troubleshooting, Error Codes, Common Problems and Solutions

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Codes

Your HTX-242 has the following three built-in error codes.

tF Err—appears if you try to transmit outside the allowed range (see “Extending the Transmit Frequency Range” on Page 16).

PLL Err—appears if the HTX-242’s PLL (phase-locked loop) sec- tion malfunctions. If turning the HTX-242 off then back on does not correct this error, take it to your local Radio Shack store to arrange for service.

EEP Err—appears if the HTX-242’s EEPROM checksum fails. Try resetting the HTX-242 (see “Resetting the HTX-242” on Page 16). If this does not clear the error, take it to your local Radio Shack store to arrange for service.

Common Problems and Solutions

If your HTX-242 does not seem to be operating properly, check this section for a possible solution.

Problem	Possible Solutions
Signal strength meter	Be sure DTMF is not on the display. If it is,
shows a signal and	press DTMF to turn off DTMF page.
BUSY appears, but no	Be sure T-SQLis not on the display. If it
sound from speaker.
	is, press T-SQLuntil neither T nor T-SQL
	appears.
	Be sure VOLUME and SQUELCH are prop-
	erly adjusted.
	Be sure nothing is plugged into the EXT.
	SP jack.
No controls operate.	Be sure LOCK is not on the display. If it is,
	press F then LOCK to unlock the controls.
	Be sure LOCK on the microphone is set to
	its leftmost position.
Other party cannot	Be sure the duplex offset is set correctly.
hear your transmis-	Set the output power to high by pressing
sion.
	LOW so HIGH appears on the display.
The display does not	Check the power connections.
light when you press	Check the fuse (see “Replacing the Fuse”
POWER.
	on Page 41).

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