Radio Shack PRO-2053 Troubleshooting, RESETTING/INITIALIZING the Scanner, Resetting the Scanner

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ˆTroubleshooting

If you have problems with your scanner, here are some suggestions that might help you elimi- nate the problem. If they do not, take your scanner to your local RadioShack store for assis- tance.

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy


Scanner is on but will not scan	SQUELCH is not adjusted cor-	Turn SQUELCH clockwise. See
	rectly	“Turning on the Scanner and Set-
		ting Squelch” on Page 14

Poor or no reception	An antenna is not connected or is	Make sure an antenna is con-
	connected incorrectly	nected to the scanner

	Programmed frequencies are the	Avoid programming birdies or only
	same as birdie frequencies	select them manually. See “Birdie
		Frequencies” on Page 39

In scan mode, the scanner locks	Stored frequencies are the same	Avoid programming birdies or only
on frequencies with an unclear	as birdie frequencies	select them manually
transmission

Scanner is totally inoperative. No	The AC or DC adapter is not con-	Be sure the adapter’s barrel plug
power	nected properly	is properly connected to the DC
		12V jack

Keys do not work or display	Undetermined error	Turn scanner off then on again, or
changes		reset the scanner, see “Resetting/
		Initializing the Scanner”

RESETTING/INITIALIZING THE SCANNER

If the scanner's display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power source, you might need to reset or initialize it.

Important: If you have problems with the scanner, first try to reset it to retain all memo- ry. If that does not work, you can initialize the scanner; however, initializing clears all infor- mation stored in the scanner's memory.

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 back of the scanner. Then gently press and release the reset button inside the opening.

Note: Pressing the reset button does not clear the scanner's memory.

Initializing the Scanner

Important: This procedure clears all infor- mation 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. 3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

appears.

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Contents PRO-2053 Channel Desktop Trunk-Tracking Scanner FCC Wants You to Know Contents General Guide to Frequencies Special FeaturesTrunking Operation Troubleshooting SpecificationsTriple Conversion Superheterodyne Re Simultaneous Trunking OperationCharacter, 4-Line, Alphanumeric Dis Scanning Legally Telescoping Antenna provides excellentUsing Vehicle Battery Power Power SourcesUsing AC Power PreparationConnecting an Outdoor Antenna Connecting the AntennaConnecting AN EARPHONE/ Headphones Listening SafelyLook AT the Keypad Traffic SafetyAbout Your Scanner Quick Start Understanding Banks Understanding Your Scanners ModesEdacs Mode Open and Closed Modes Turning on the Scanner and Setting SquelchOperation Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel Storing Trunking Frequencies Into ChannelsStoring Text Tags Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank Text Input ChartAssigning a Text Tag to a Group Bank Band Finding and Storing Active FrequenciesSearching a Preprogrammed Fre- quency Range Search bank SR0 Marine band Receive mode FM Search bank SR1 CB band Receive mode AM Search bank SR2 Police/Fire band Receive Mode FM GroupSearch bank SR3 Aircraft Receive mode AM Search bank SR4 Ham band Receive mode FMSpecial Notes Manually Tuning a FrequencyListening to the Weather Band Displaying Weather Messages Using Frequency Copy FunctionListening to a Weather Channel WX Alert and Beep Tone Confir- mationTurning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On Scanning the ChannelsCopying a Frequency into the Pri- ority Channel Locking OUT Channels or Frequencies Special FeaturesUsing the Delay Function Clearing a Locked-Out Frequency PriorityReviewing Locked-Out Frequen- cies Clearing All Locked-Out Frequen- cies in a Search BankChanging the Receive Mode Changing the Display Contrast Using the AttenuatorTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Cloning Programmed DataTrunking Operation Programming Trunking Frequencies Setting Squelch for the Trunking ModeUnderstanding Trunking Programming Motorola Trunking Systems UHF-Lo DF appearsProgramming Motorola Trunking System 800 MHz Programming Fleet MapsSize Code 8Wdaý&# Talk Group IDsStoring Talk Group IDs ?ýDe$ý CEJ0ýdedTalk Group ID Hold Turning Sub-Banks On or OffReviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs Delay Function in ID Indication ModeLocking Out Talk Group IDs Clearing Talk Group IDsOpen and Closed Modes Changing the Open/Closed ModeGeneral Guide to Frequencies US Weather Frequencies in MHzHam Radio Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesHF Band Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage VHF BandPrimary Usage UHF BandAbbreviationsServices Band AllocationHigh Frequency HF Meter Amateur Band-50-54 MHz in 5 kHz steps VHF High Band 148-174 MHz in 5, 6.25 or 7.5 kHz steps New Mobile Narrow Band 220-222 MHz in 5 kHz steps Ultra High Frequency UHF Conventional Systems Band Locally Assigned in 6.25 kHz steps Frequency Conversion Resetting the Scanner TroubleshootingRESETTING/INITIALIZING the Scanner Initializing the ScannerCare Specifications Sensitivity 20 dB S/NSpecifications Page Page Limited One-Year Warranty