Midland Radio 1 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 
PROBLEM SOLUTION 
No Power 
Check battery installation and/or replace batteries 
 
 
Cannot Receive Messages 
Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. 
 
Make sure that you are within range of the other 
transceivers. 
 
Buildings and other structures may interfere with your 
communication. 
 
See ABOUT RANGE on Page 8 
 
 
Radio is not responding to 
button presses 
Make sure keypad lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock" 
(Page 11). 
 
Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on again. 
 
 
 
 
Display is dim 
Recharge or replace batteries. 
 
 
Charger not functioning 
Contacts on the back of the radio may require cleaning. 
 
Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged into is 
functioning properly. 
 
Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio 
properly. 
 
 
USE AND CARE : 
1.  Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the radio 
2.  Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio. 
3.  Do not immerse the radio in water. 
4.  Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio 
5.  Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth if the radio gets wet. 
6.  Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term 
storage. 
 
If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call first 
and speak with a service technician. Many problems can be remedied over 
the phone without returning the unit for service. 
 
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