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.
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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. | |
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| Make sure channels are stored in the | |
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| ner is set to scan. See “Scanning | |
| Channels” on Page 17. | |
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Scanner receives stations poorly or not | Check the antenna (indoor or outdoor). | |
at all. |
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Signals may be blocked from being re- | ||
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| ceived by the scanner due to metal | |
| frames or material in the building. | |
| Change the scanner’s location and try | |
| again. | |
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| Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted proper- | |
| ly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Set- | |
| ting Volume and Squelch” on Page 14. | |
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• 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. | ||
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Scanner does not work at all. | Check that the power supply is work- | |
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| The scanner might be locked. Reset | |
| the scanner. See “Resetting the Scan- | |
| ner” on Page 14. | |
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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. | |
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| 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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