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Only 1 of three transmits

I have 3 identical devices but only 1 transmits. The other 2 can hear it but can't talk back. Is there a one way.two mode? and if so how do I turn it on and off. Nothing in the manual

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I had a similar problem - my Talkabouts would not transmit - after checking the interference codes, qt, etc, it turns out the rechargeable batteries weren't able to handle the 1-watt mode. I switched to another FRS channel that only transmitted at .5 watts, and that seems to have cured the problem, but the range is probably reduced. With another set, I chucked (recycled) the rechargeables and placed 3 new AAA's in and it worked like a champ for a long time. Hope this helps

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You do not mention which model of TalkAbout radio you have, so we will correspond in general terms. If you have the user guide, read the section describing the "interference code eliminator" or "privacy code". Most likely you have the "code" set differently between the radios. Also, if your model has a Qt filter, set it to off (zero).

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