Icom IC-400BB - Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
The transceiver does not
turn ON.
• Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver
and power supply.
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Little or no sound comes
from the speaker.
• Squelch level is set too high.
• Volume level is set too low.
• Speaker has been exposed to water.
• Set the squelch to the threshold point.
• Set the volume to a suitable level.
• Remove the water with the AquaQuake
function.
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Transmitting is impossible,
or high power cannot be se
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lected .
• Some channels are programmed for low
power or receive only by regulations.
• The output power is set to low.
• Change channels.
• Push [HI/LO] to select high power.
b*,
p. 13
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Scan does not start. • Favorite channels are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as Favorite
channels.
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No beep sounds. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Turn the beep tones ON in the CONFIGU-
RATION menu.
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Distress calls cannot be
transmitted.
• MMSI (DSC self ID) code is not pro-
grammed.
• Program the MMSI (DSC self ID) code. p. 2
“NO POSITION” and “NO
TIME” are displayed instead
of the position and time.
(For only the IC-M400BBE)
• The GPS signal is not correctly received.
• The position and time have not been
manually entered.
• Check the GPS antenna is positioned
where it has a clear view to receive signal
from satellites.
• Enter the position and time.
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* Refer to the HM-195
commandmiciv™ instruction manual.