Altec Digger Derrick Radio Remote Tips and Tricks

Do you know how to maximize the use of radio remotes on your Altec digger derrick?

Read below to find out how.

Check Your Batteries 

First and foremost, think about the batteries in your radio remote. It is best to swap in a fully charged battery at the beginning of each workday. It minimizes downtime, unnecessary trips to the battery charger and provides uninterrupted control of your Altec digger derrick.

We understand that your focus is on the job at hand, so Altec derrick radios are equipped with an inactivity timeout to conserve battery life. After five minutes of inactivity, the radio will turn off, and the operator can perform the radio start-up procedure when ready to operate the digger derrick again. The radio timeout feature helps the radio and operator increase productivity at the jobsite.

Assess Your Remote’s Connectivity 

Whenever the radio is turned on, it requires the operator to perform a start-up procedure to link it to the digger derrick. The procedure is different on each radio and is available in the operator manual provided with your derrick. It is important to hold the start/link button through two full beeps before releasing it. You may encounter connectivity issues if you are too quick to release the link button.

Did you know that the radio remote has a tilt sensor? If the radio is tipped for longer than two to five seconds past 75 degrees, the remote will unlink from the derrick. This functionality is a safety feature to help prevent unexpected machine operation. If you find that the radio is not working, your first step should be to perform the startup procedure.

Are you having an issue with the radio intermittently working with your derrick? Go to the receiver mounted on the turntable of the derrick. Perform a visual inspection of the connections and antenna to ensure they are fully seated. Also, if you haven’t put in a fully charged battery, consider doing so.

Should you find you need additional support, please call 1-800-GO-ALTEC.

Are you interested to learn more about what an Altec digger derrick can do for your business? Call 800-958-2555 or contact an Altec representative online.