Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when troubleshooting no audio on receive?

• A. Check volume and squelch
• B. Reposition the antenna to improve reception
• C. Verify that the audio path is not muted
• D. Test with another speaker or headset

Answer: (B)

Troubleshooting no audio on receive focuses on the audio path and controls, not on the RF front end. If you’re not hearing anything, you first verify that the speaker or headset is active and connected, then check that volume isn’t muted or set too low, and confirm the squelch setting isn’t silencing what you should hear. Testing with another speaker or headset helps rule out a faulty listening device. Repositioning the antenna to improve reception tackles signal strength at the RF stage; it doesn’t address the audio path or user controls and won’t fix an audio output problem unless you’re actually not receiving any signal at all. In the context of no audio on receive, adjusting the antenna is not the recommended step.