Troubleshooting The Transceiver; Table 14: General Troubleshooting - Codan 2110 series Reference Manual

Troubleshooting the transceiver

Below is a checklist for basic troubleshooting.
Check that:
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If required, restart your transceiver to invoke self-testing. The self-test checks the
memory, hardware, LCD and keys.
If a serious fault is reported, contact your Codan representative.
Table 14
Table 14:
Problem
The sound from the front
panel speaker is muffled
Communications are not
clear
There are no supports for a
wire antenna available
I get an RF burn while
transmitting
GPS is not working
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all connectors are dry and free of dirt
all connections are sound
the battery is connected to the transceiver and has some charge
the selected antenna is appropriate for the distance over which you want to
communicate
the antenna is deployed correctly, oriented in a suitable direction, and connected to
the transceiver
the grounding system is adequate as per instructions provided with the antenna
the antenna selection icon on the front panel screen matches the type of antenna you
are using
contains some general tips for troubleshooting your transceiver.
General troubleshooting
Solution
Drain any moisture from the front panel of the transceiver by turning it
upside down.
Try another channel.
Press PTT.
If you are using a whip or long wire antenna, check that the antenna
selection icon is
If you are communicating over a short distance, try laying the whip
horizontally for near vertical incident skywave operation.
Change to a long wire antenna.
If communications are still not clear, change to a dipole or broadband
antenna and check that the antenna selection icon is
Figure 12 on page
Lay the antenna wire on the ground. Lay the counterpoise in the opposite
direction.
The transceiver is not adequately earthed. Attach a counterpoise as per the
instructions provided with the antenna.
Ensure that the front panel of the transceiver, and hence the GPS antenna, is
facing the sky so that it can receive signals from satellites.
ATU or Auto (see Figure 12 on page
68).
Preparing the transceiver for use
68).
50 or Auto (see
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