Radio Shack 20-422 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Suggestion

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi- nate the problem. If the scanner 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 14.

 

 

 

Make sure channels are stored in the

 

channel-storage banks and the scan-

 

ner is set to scan. See “Scanning

 

Channels” 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.

 

 

 

Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted proper-

 

ly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Set-

 

ting Volume and Squelch” on Page 14.

 

 

• 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 14.

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 14.

 

 

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 14.

 

 

 

Be sure birdie frequencies are not pro-

 

grammed, or listen to birdie frequen-

 

cies manually. See “Birdie

 

Frequencies” on Page 22.

 

 

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Contents 200CH VHF/Air/UHF Home Scanner Features Frequency Range MHz Step kHz FCC Notice Scanning LegallyContents Connecting AN Antenna Connecting the Supplied AntennaConnecting an Outdoor Antenna PreparationConnecting Power Connecting AN Earphone or Headphones Connecting AN External SpeakerListening Safely Understanding Your Scanner Look AT the Front PanelLook AT the Display BankPRI Understanding Banks and Bands CHANNEL-STORAGE BanksMonitor Memories Frequency Bands29-54 Operation Resetting ScannerManually Storing Frequencies Into Channels Searching for and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies Band SearchListening to Monitor Memories Direct SearchScanning Channels Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a ChannelManually Selecting a Channel Delay Special FeaturesRemoving Skip from Frequencies Priority Removing Lockout from ChannelsTesting Alert Tone Listening to Weather BandTurning the KEY Tone on or OFF Weather AlertGeneral Guide to Scanning Guide to FrequenciesHam Radio Frequencies National Weather FrequenciesGuide to the Action Bands Typical Band UsageBand Allocation Very High Frequency VHF Ultra High Frequency UHF Frequency Conversion Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionCare and Maintenance Specifications Ohms RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas