ROTE LTA] i one or both of the "Chat with Me" Talkie Idealizes do not work, this may indicate that the batteries are weak. Insert & new “G-Volt™ battery into each unit, if the signal range of the "Chat with Me* Wallis Talkies decreases notably, this may again be an indication that the batteries are weak. Insert a new “9-Volt™ battery into each unit Please keep in mind that this product does not transmit well through obstacles such as trees, buildings, and metal structures.