Kenwood TH-G71A User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions.  These types of difficulties
are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete
programming.  These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure.  Please review this table, and the appropriate
section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective.
Note:
  Unmodulated carriers may be received due to internal frequency relationships.
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Problem
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Nothing appears on 
the display when the 
transceiver is 
switched ON, or the 
display is blinking 
ON and OFF. 
Low supply voltage
If using the optional DC cable:
a) Bad power cable or connections
 
b) Open (blown) power supply fuse 
Recharge the battery pack or
replace the batteries.
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a) Check the power cable and
connections, then correct/replace
as necessary.
b) Investigate the cause for the
open fuse.  Replace the fuse. 
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Most keys and the 
Tuning control do 
not function.
Transceiver Lock is ON (Key icon is
visible).
The transceiver is in Channel Display
mode.
Tone Alert is ON (Bell icon is visible).
Press [F] (1 s) to switch OFF
Transceiver Lock.
Press [BAND]+ POWER ON to exit
Channel Display mode.
Press [F][7] to switch OFF Tone
Alert.
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Memory channels 
cannot be recalled.
There is no data stored in any of the 
memory channels.
Store the desired frequencies in 
memory channels.
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You cannot select 
the exact desired 
frequency using the 
Tuning control.
The current frequency step size needs to 
be changed.
Select the appropriate frequency step 
size. 
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