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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your TRC-236 is not working as it
should, follow these suggestions to see if
you can eliminate the problem. If you can-
not, take it to your local RadioShack store
for assistance.
Symptom Suggestion
Weak, bad, 
or no recep-
tion.
Ensure the TRC-236 
is turned on.
Ensure the volume is 
turned up.
Ensure the telescop-
ing antenna is fully 
extended or an exter-
nal antenna is 
attached to the TRC-
236’s 
EXT ANTENNA
 
jack.
Ensure the batteries 
are not weak (see 
“Testing the Battery 
Power” on Page 10).
Ensure you are not 
pressing 
PUSH TO 
TALK
.
Trouble with 
transmis-
sion
Ensure the telescop-
ing antenna is fully 
extended or an exter-
nal antenna is 
attached to the TRC-
236’s 
EXT ANTENNA
 
jack.
Ensure you are fully 
pressing 
PUSH TO 
TALK
.
Ensure the batteries 
are not weak (see 
“Testing the Battery 
Power” on Page 10).
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