DC Adaptor died . Used batteries to check that was not radio. Radio fine, but proper voltage and mAmp adaptor from Radioshack did not work. ??????????
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First, make certain that the Adaptaplug you're using is Adaptaplug "B". Then make sure the polarity is correct. The inner part of the plug, or "tip" is negative. And if all of this checks and it still doesn't work then the socket on the radio bad in someway.
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If the problem is not the radio, and your certain of that then try to order anther charger from Tecsun.
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Make sure in charge mode by holding "battery" button while radio is off. Should say CHA ON and nimh battery image should be in upper left of display. I haven't had any problems, but the 1000 ma batteries don't last long.
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Same thing happened to me. However, I was able to buy an adapter from Radioshack. It is an Enercell AC Adapter cat. no. 273-313. I also had to replace the original rechargeable batteries. The more time goes on with this radio, the more I regret purchasing it. Well, good luck!
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Be sure the adaptor you bought is 6volts DC (not AC) and that the center conductor of the plug that goes into you radio is the negative conductor (this is a bit unusual)
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Mine does not make any sound at all, how ever when I first got it and plugged it in , i checked all of the adjustable settings and they were right on. I left my two way radio plugged in for about a week on six volt, took it out one day and did not get one hour of operating time, the battery was low.When I got home I checked the voltage again, my six volt now only puts out three volts. I have to switch it all the way up to twelve volts to get seven volts. I would not buy another one of this brand. Maybe just bad luck I don't know. Dave
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The output is VAC. Your radio is probably DC. Not sure that's going to work.
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Hi, be sure you have the batterys in correct, the negative terminal sets on the springs on the adapter,install the adapter with the arrow pointing to the flashlight. If this does not work the adapter might be defective.I took apart one of the batterys that came with my light and found a small battery, the rest of the space was filled with powder, the battery was probably about 500ma not 4200ma.
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Radio Shack--for about $30. They claim that it will work. Enercell 12V/1500mA AC Adapter. I need one also. Now! The cost is half the cost of my speakers and I am bedridden. I need it morning after tomorrow. Pissed.
755512
If the radio still works I would say either the LCD display went bad or the power from the control board was lost. There might be a small fuse. The display should have 5 to 10 volts DC. If voltage is present then the display will have to be replaced.
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Check the wall adapter you have. I have the original still, and it's output reads as about 5 volts and 2 amps. I'd make sure yours is along those lines.
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My adaptor is working fine, i suggest buy a new adaptor.Batteries wont last long
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I just used a 12v adapter I had lying around. I cut the end off and used a multimeter to make sure the polarity was correct and hooked it to the board. Please, do be careful about the where you put the positive and negative. I remember reading on the net that this device won't protect itself from reverse polarity on the dc voltage. Meaning, the circuit board will be ruined.
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Did you buy the UV-5R radio. The reason I'm asking you is because those battery cases only fit in this model.I had to pull out the metal contact off the battery case in order to make it work. ;-(I never returned it because it was so cheap and it will cost me more if I ship it back. So I worked around to make it work.
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Hi, I would contact the manufacture - Iam sure they can help. Also you might try taking it into a Radio Shack they could provide you with one
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I called their number looking up on internet and they were very friendly. They would tell you quickly. They did inform me it will not function with less than seven amps from your dc. I found a loose wire attachment in fuse area and the new one I updated(they suggest replacing every five years). Once I fixed they intermittent three amp reading by tightening even the old one worked again, but safety trumps cost.
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There is a place on the transmitter for a 4.5vdc adapter. Maybe Radio shack has one.
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Your power supply would be considered the source and your radio is the load. Red is hot and black is ground from a DC power supply. Same on the load side. Will not work with a AC power requirement as far as I know.
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You will need to buy a power adapter separately. This should work: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3802148Just make sure to connect the positive to the red wire and the negative to the black wire, otherwise you'll blow it out.HTH
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MaryI ordered the exact same system you have and had the same problem with my battery. I ordered a new replacement battery and it works great; "I did not want to return the radio when I knew there was not a problem with it". The batteries that are packaged with the radios must be very old or some other defect and will not take a charge.Paul
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I couldn't tell you what is wrong. Both of mine worked fine. Did you try taking one out and trying the other by itself by changing between channels. Did you check the batteries in it, change them just to see. Also reading through the feedback of others says that some people received a set where 1 worked and the other did not. If this is the case, I would contact the seller and tell them the problem. Nobody likes bad comments and you might get lucky and get a new one. Hope this helps.