Radio Shack Complete Guide on How to Reset a Scanner and Troubleshoot Issues

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Resetting the Scanner

1.Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.

2.Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the reset opening on the side of the scanner (as shown). Then gently press the reset button inside the open- ing. Information disappears from the display as you press the reset button.

Note: If the scanner still does not work properly, you might need to initialize the scanner (see “Initializing the Scanner”).

Initializing the Scanner

Important: This procedure clears all information you stored in the scanner’s memory. Initialize the scanner only when you are sure the scanner is not working properly.

1.Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.

2.Hold down MON/CL.

3.While holding down MON/CL, insert a pointed object (such as a straightened paper clip) into the reset opening on the side of the scanner, then gently press the reset button inside the opening. Information disappears from the display as you press the reset button.

4.Release MON/CL. The display turns on.

Note: You must release the reset button before releasing MON/ CL; otherwise the memory might not clear.

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Contents PRO-79 Channel VHF/Air/UHF Handheld Scanner Features Page FCC Notice Frequency Types of Transmissions Range MHzScanning Legally Contents Special Features Installing Batteries PreparationUsing AC Power Using Vehicle Battery PowerCharging Rechargeable Batteries Connecting AN Antenna Connecting the Supplied AntennaConnecting an Outdoor Antenna Connecting AN Earphone Headphones Listening SafelyConnecting AN Extension Speaker Traffic SafetyUnderstanding Your Scanner Look AT the KeypadNumber KeysLook AT the Display AIRDLY Understanding Banks Channel Storage BanksService Banks Fire/PoliceMarine AirAmateur Radio Channel Frequency MHz 156.9250 Monitor Memories RESETTING/INITIALIZING the Scanner OperationResetting the Scanner Initializing the ScannerStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels Searching the Service Banks Finding and Storing Active FrequenciesUsing Direct Search Page Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a Channel Using Monitor MemoryListening to a Monitor Memory Scanning the Stored Channels Turning CHANNEL-STORAGE Banks OFF and on Monitoring a Stored ChannelListening to the Weather Band Clearing a Stored ChannelListening to the Marine Bank WX Alert Locking OUT Channels or Frequencies Special FeaturesDelay Locking Out ChannelsRemoving Lockouts From All Frequencies Locking Out FrequenciesReviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Using Priority Removing Lockouts From All Frequencies in All Service BanksTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Using the Display BacklightUsing the KEY Lock Avoiding Image Frequencies National Weather Frequencies General Guide to ScanningGuide to Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesPrimary Usage Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage MHz Abbreviations Services Band AllocationGovernment Band 137-144 MHz Meter Amateur Band 50-54 MHzAircraft Band 108-136 MHz Meter Amateur Band 144-148 MHzVHF High Band 148-174 MHz Centimeter Amateur Band 420-450 MHzFrequency Conversion Low Band 450-470 MHzTroubleshooting Squelch is notCare and Maintenance Specifications Volts DC, 4 AA Batteries Page Fort Worth, Texas RadioShackDivision of Tandy Corporation

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