MIDLAND Atlantic XT - Manual (Page 29)

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7.2 Solution table
Problem Possible Cause Solution Ref.
The radio does not
turn on The batteries are not charged
and/or are not correctly
inserted Ensure the batteries are
charged and correctly
inserted in the radio 4.2
4.3
The radio turns on,
but does not receive
signals The volume is too low The volume is too low 5.3
You are unsuccessful
in establishing contact
with your party Incorrect selection of marine
channel or local band Check your channel and band 5.2
Reception is broken
and/or with noise Signal is extremely weak Temporarily deactivate
squelch using the Monitor
function 5.5
Your party is too far away
and/or transceiver antenna is
shielded by obstacles in the
direction of your party Move closer to your party
and/or move the transceiver
to a less shielded area -
Other users are using the
same radio channel Check the radio traffic on the
selected channel and change
channels if necessary 5.2
The radio is positioned too
close to other interference
devices (televisions,
computers, transmitters, etc.) Move the radio away from the
interference devices -
Battery life is short Excessive use of display
backlighting Use less display backlighting 5.7
Excessive use of transmission Try to reduce transmission
times and/or use low
transmission power
5.6
Memory effect is occurring
with the batteries Eliminate memory effect 4.4
Logical malfunction
(improper symbols on
the display, blocking of
functions, etc.) Incorrect setting brought on
by electrical disturbance Reset your radio 7.1