Radio Shack PRO-2049 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the scan-

ner still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

SYMPTOM		SUGGESTION
Scanner is on, but will not scan.	Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted proper-
	ly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Set-
	ting Volume and Squelch” on Page 17.
Scanner receives stations poorly or not	Check the antenna (indoor or outdoor).
at all.
	Signals may be blocked from being re-
	ceived by the scanner due to metal
	frames or material in the building.
	Change the scanner’s location and try
	again.
• The scanner’s keys do not work.	The scanner might be locked. Reset
• The display shows random seg-	the scanner. See “Resetting the Scan-
	ner” on Page 17.
ments.
Scanner does not work at all.	Check that the power supply is work-
	ing.
	The scanner might be locked. Reset
	the scanner. See “Resetting the Scan-
	ner” on Page 17.
Scanner locks on frequencies that have	Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted proper-
an unclear transmission.	ly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Set-
	ting Volume and Squelch” on Page 17.
	Be sure birdie frequencies are not pro-
	grammed, or listen to birdie frequen-
	cies	manually.	See	“Birdie
	Frequencies” on Page 27.

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