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Transmit audio
is low
Hold the radio vertically 1 inch to 2
inches from mouth when talking.
For accessory, hold the accessory
microphone 2 inches to 3 inches
from mouth when talking.
While talking on
the radio, a loud
tone interrupted
the conversa-
tion
When talking on the radio, make
sure not to release the PTT button
at any moment. Whether you are
using the PTT button on the radio or
using an in-line PTT in an earpiece
accessory, always press the PTT
button firmly until the transmission
is finished.
Releasing the PTT button while
transmitting and trying to immedi-
ately press the PTT button again
causes the radio to give you a loud
denial tone.
If you press the PTT button to trans-
mit and a busy tone is received in-
stead of a TPT, this means the
channel is either not available, busy
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or there are no users reachable
within transmission range.
Limited talk
range
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 decreas-
es range. Change location of radio.
To increase range and coverage,
you can reduce obstructions. Ra-
dios provide greater coverage in in-
dustrial and commercial buildings
Refer to Transmitting and Receiv-
ing.
Radio echo
feedback
All radios produce strong voice/
audio feedback if they are too close
to each other and their volume is
set too high. Lower the volume in
your radio. Using earpieces can al-
so help reduce audio feedback if ra-
dios are too close.
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