Troubleshooting
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Low batteries 
Recharge or replace battery or batteries. Extreme operating 
temperatures affect battery life. See “Battery Life” on page 13. 
Charger light 
does not come 
on
Reinsert radio/battery.
Clean battery/charger contacts.
Verify that the charging pin is inserted correctly.
AA cells installed in radio, remove and replace with NiMH battery.
Low battery 
meter reading 
although new 
batteries are 
installed
Verify that the radio is set to the correct battery type (Single-cell 
batteries only). See “Alkaline Batteries” on page 11.
Cannot activate 
VOX
Feature not set and on. See “Hands-Free Use/VOX” on page 16.
Sensitivity set to 0. See “Setting VOX Sensitivity” on page 17.
Cannot enter 
k
 mode
Unplug any audio accessories and retry. 
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