TX58UN-IT transmit icon is on, does not measure rain.

It is possible that there is a thin film of dirt, oil, wax, on the contacts of the unit and also the batteries. I have seen this happen in the past. Try taking a Q-TIP and dipping it into some alcohol and wiping the batteries at each end along with the unit contact points. Let all contacts dry, and replace them into the unit without touching the ends. What do you have to lose? Good Luck Friend.

Hi,

Are you SURE that your batteries are up to snuff? I.E. when they have a light current load on them they are ok but as soon as you try to increase that current load they die off quickly. With two-way radios, the actual current drain depends on whether you are transmitting or in standby (receive) mode. Transmitting requires significantly more current than standby mode. So, I would look at what kind of batteries you are using. If they are a good name brand alkaline, check to see if they measure close to 1.5 volts with a voltmeter or check them with a battery tester to ensure they are good. If they are ni-cad or ni-mh rechargeable batteries, make sure they are rated at least 1200 mah (milliamp hour). I use Sanyo eneloop rechargeable batteries. They last a long time for me. One other thing, make sure your battery compartment is clean and there is no corrosion on the contacts the batteries are placed into.

Hope this helps,
Jim

See the Antenna connection and change the Power Amplifier.

There are a few different types of rain gauges. Standard rain gauges, Weighing percipitation gauges, tipping bucket rain gauge, optical rain gauge and the aucoustic rain gauge. They each measure rain in a different and some of them interesting ways.

A rain gauge is also known as an udometer, its an instrument that is used to measure rain over a period of time.

You can find one on this page:
http://rainharvesting.com.au/products/measuring-a-monitoring/tank-gauge

on the standard NOAA rain gauges using the metric system, each line is 0.2 mm

A Tristar CB radio cannot legally exceed 4 watts of transmitting power.
You can add anetnnas in order to increas the "gain" to have the equivalent of much more transmit power.

Microphones aren't measured in watts.
The "impedence" (amount of resistance) is the important measure.

The icon you are describing is the "roger beep" icon. It would not be the reason your radio is not transmitting. Most likely your programming has been changed. Here is a link to the manual where you can read how to program the radio's frequency and interference eliminator code. http://www.giantintl.com/RadioPDFs/Outdated%20Manuals/T5320_T5410_T5420_User_Manual_E.pdf

Roger Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone
When you turn on this feature, your two-way radio transmits a unique tone when you
finish transmitting. It’s like saying “Roger” or “Over” and lets others know you’re
finished talking.
• To enable Roger Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone, press and hold + (plus button) as you turn
your radio On. Now, when you release the PTT button, your set tone lets your
friends know you’re finished talking and will appear on the display.
• To disable the Talk Confirmation Tone feature, turn your radio Off and then back
On while pressing and holding the + (plus) button.