Garmin International Inc 00861 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Radio not transmitting

Talk key may not be fully depressed

Press and hold Talk key until done talking.

FRS/GMRS Radio feature may not be on.

Turn radio on.

Messages not being received by others.

Incorrect channel/Squelch Code setting

Make sure other radios are on the same channel and Squelch Code.

Out of range or obstructions.

Decrease distance between radios.

Limited talk range.

Natural or man-made obstructions can decrease 

range.

Decrease distance between radios or obtain a better line of sight 

between radios.

You can hear others, but they cannot hear 

you, or you see an incoming transmission, but 

nothing is heard.

You are on the same channel, but a different 

Squelch Code.

If you are using Squelch Code zero (0), you will hear all transmissions 

on that channel. Use the same Squelch Code (1-38) as the other party or 

use Scan to find what Squelch Code they are on.

Message garbled.

Scramble option is enabled.

Both radios need to have this feature set the same.

Too many unwanted conversations being heard. Too many users on channel or Squelch Code is set 

to zero.

Switch to a different channel and/or Squelch Code other than zero 

(1–38).

Interference or static.

Radios too far apart or too close. Obstructions in 

radio line of sight.

Keep radios at least 3 feet apart. Obtain a better line of sight between 

radios.

Interference from other electronics.

Shut off other devices or move to a different area.

Cannot transmit location.

Could be one of a few things: Your view of the 

satellite is obstructed and a GPS fix is not available. 

Send Location is off. 30 seconds have not elapsed 

since last location transmission. GPS is set to off.

Move to a location with a clear view of the sky. Enable Send Location. 

Wait 30 seconds between location transmission. Enable GPS.

None of the keys except Talk will work.

Keylock is enabled.

Hold Page for 5 seconds to release keylock.

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