It is likely your battery pack is not fully charged or it is in need of a new battery. It takes more energy to transmit than to receive. Pressing the PTT uses quite a bit of power and will easily shut down a radio needing a battery (or charge). If you feel you battery is still good (less than 2 years old), you might check your charger to see if it is functioning correctly.
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It is likely your battery pack is not fully charged or it is in need of a new battery. It takes more energy to transmit than to receive. Pressing the PTT uses quite a bit of power and will easily shut down a radio needing a battery (or charge). If you feel you battery is still good (less than 2 years old), you might check your charger to see if it is functioning correctly.
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