Radio Shack 19-902 - Manual (Page 28)

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Limited talk
range. • You are using
the transceiver
in a basement,
steel structure,
concrete build-
ing, vehicle, or
heavy foliage.
• The radio is
located low or
very close to
your body, as in
a pocket or on a
belt.
• Battery pack
power is low.
• Move to a different
location. For the
best range, always
use the supplied
longer antenna. An
optional stubby
antenna reduces
talk range by 50%.
• The higher you hold
the radio, and the
further away from
your body, the better
the range.
• Charge the battery
pack.
You hear
constant
static. • The battery
pack is not fully
charged.
• You are using
the transceiver
near computers
or electronic
equipment.
• Press and hold the
push-to-talk button
while looking at the
indicator on top of
transceiver. If the
indicator does not
light or turns off,
charge the battery
pack .
• You can add the
CTCSS option to
screen out this type
of interference.
Symptom
Possible
Problem Solution
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