Module 3: Troubleshooting -- for Trainers
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Ensuring a safe and secure homeland for all North Dakotans
ND Department of Emergency Services
Basic Radio TroubleshootingDiagnosing and Correcting
Problems with Two-way Radios
Module 3
Purpose
Provide general troubleshooting tips first responders can use to
maintain functional two-way radios
TroubleshootingPortable• Power• Transmission• Audio Quality• Limited Talk Range• Message Not Received• Battery Problems
Mobile• Power• Transmission• Audio Quality• Limited Talk Range• Message Not Received• Blank Display
XTL 2500ZONE SCAN PHON CALL PAGE
XTL 2500ZONE SCAN PHON CALL PAGE
Power -- Portable
Portable
• Does the unit beep, display data or both?
• Is the battery properly – charged?– connected?
Battery Problems• Avoid extreme temperatures• Clean battery or charger
contacts• Check charging pin on
transformer• Recharge or replace
Portable
Power -- MobileProblem• Blank or dark
display• No sound
Solution• Ensure unit is
on• If possible,
check connection
Mobile
Transmission• PTT button not
pressed correctly• Verify channel,
frequency and code settings
• Verify transmission indicator
Transmission Indicator Light
Audio Quality• Volume at midrange level• Proper mic handling
– Hold mic 2 inches to side of mouth, like cell phone, not under nose
• Press PTT 2 seconds before and after speaking
• Be aware of obstructions– Buildings, heavy foliage, etc.
Limited Talk Range
• Steel and/or concrete structures/buildings, heavy foliage, vehicles in the way
Solution• Clear line of vision
Cause
?
• Change location on body
• Secure antenna; make snug & vertical
Limited Talk RangeSolutionCause
• Too close to body
• Antenna
Message Not ReceivedProblem• Wrong frequency or
channel• Batteries• Obstructions• Incorrect mode
Solution• Confirm frequency or
channel is correct• Recharge or replace• Change location• Verify scan setting
Conclusion
Ensuring a safe and secure homeland for all North Dakotans
ND Department of Emergency Services