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G5 Amp Charger High Pitch

PKnight56

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Hey all!

I have a standard G5 and amplified charger, but anytime the pager is seated, the unit outputs a continuous tone around the 15000-17000 hz range (almost like the pitch from an old CRT) This is very uncomfortable on the ears, even though mine are young.

Has anyone else encountered this or could it be an issue with the unit? I doubt a video would be able to capture that high of a pitch but it’s up there for sure.

Thanks for any help you can provide!
 

PKnight56

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To add on, it’s not from the speaker on the pager or the unit, but from something internal (maybe charging related?)
 

ryolsen8

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Hey all!

I have a standard G5 and amplified charger, but anytime the pager is seated, the unit outputs a continuous tone around the 15000-17000 hz range (almost like the pitch from an old CRT) This is very uncomfortable on the ears, even though mine are young.

Has anyone else encountered this or could it be an issue with the unit? I doubt a video would be able to capture that high of a pitch but it’s up there for sure.

Thanks for any help you can provide!
I have noticed this on my two new G5's that just came in two weeks ago. I did email my dealer, and he stated this has been noticed in some units. It appears to be when the battery is getting lower (at least for me), the hissing noise is present. After a full charge, If I take it out and re-insert the pager, there is no hissing noise.
 

GTO_04

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Is that reason enough to send back in? Or is it more effective to go at it myself/third party.
Yes that is reason to send it back. Sourcing the transformer on your could be difficult if it needs to be replaced. It is better to have Unication service it. If the problem turns out to be something else then they can address that.

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