Brand new and I can't figure out what should be very simple....My 2 units are set identically but do not communicate with each other....nothing... batteries charged, both using same channel and no interference frequency, etc....I even play around with changing both but no luck.... Used 10-20 feet apart nothing... Am I missing something or am I not far away enough? Any insights appreciated before I package them back up and send back to Amazon...Thanks!
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Motorola MS350R trouble
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Are the transmit and receive frequencies the same (i.e simplex)?
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mike_art03a
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Howdy,
There could be a few things... make sure both units are either on the same 'sub-channel' or 'privacy code' or have it set for 0. You said they're on the same channel, could be that the squelch is too high and isn't opening on the other radio to allow the audio.
Also, make sure that you're not holding the talk button on both units at the same time, you have to let go of it to stop transmitting. Simplex means the unit can only transmit or receive. If you're transmitting you will not be able to receive anything until you stop transmitting.
Or, you could have a bad pair of radios and need to exchange them. Try using them with a different brand of radio on the opposite end to ensure that it's just one bad unit instead of both.
There could be a few things... make sure both units are either on the same 'sub-channel' or 'privacy code' or have it set for 0. You said they're on the same channel, could be that the squelch is too high and isn't opening on the other radio to allow the audio.
Also, make sure that you're not holding the talk button on both units at the same time, you have to let go of it to stop transmitting. Simplex means the unit can only transmit or receive. If you're transmitting you will not be able to receive anything until you stop transmitting.
Or, you could have a bad pair of radios and need to exchange them. Try using them with a different brand of radio on the opposite end to ensure that it's just one bad unit instead of both.
Thanks much for the response...in short, I did find an old set of Motorolas and never thought of simply putting everything on same channel, etc...and turns out that one of the new 350s is in fact faulty. The only one of the 4 that won't work with each other. Thank you for your help.
mike_art03a
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Glad I could help, now you gotta RMA the set and get a new pair. Also, if you're in the US remember to get your GMRS license unless you're sticking with the FRS channels.
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