Radio Shack Fix Your Scanner Not Working Issues Easily

						Additional		Information
Troubleshooting
	Problem			Cause			Solution
Scanner is on but			SQUELCH is not adjusted correctly.		Adjust SQUELCH.
will not scan.
			Only one channel or no channels		Store frequencies into more than one
			are stored.		channel.
Scanner won’t			The AC adapter is not connected.		Be sure the adapter’s barrel plug is fully
work at all.					plugged into the DC 12V 400 mA jack.
		is flashing.	Batteries are low.		Replace batteries.
		shows	Batteries are not installed.		Install batteries.
(not flashing).
Poor or no			Antenna loose.		Make sure an antenna is connected to
reception.					the scanner.
			Scanner is receiving interference or		Move the scanner or its antenna away
			electrical noise,		from the source. Change the height or
					angle of the antenna.
Error appears.			Programming error.		Re-enter the frequency correctly, includ-
					ing the decimal point.

Resetting your Scanner

If the scanner’s display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner. Caution: This procedure clears all the information you have stored in the scanner. Before you reset the scanner, try turning it off and on again to see if it begins working properly. Reset the scanner only when you are sure it is not working properly.

1.Unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries from the scanner.

2.While holding down 2, 9 and PSE, plug the AC adapter back into the scanner. CLEAr appears for about 2 seconds as the scanner clears its memory.

Note: Do not turn off the scanner again until CLEAr disappears.

Otherwise, the scanner might not clear its memory properly.

Follow these steps to restore the 150 preprogrammed frequencies stored in the private bank.

1.Unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries from the scanner.

2.While holding down 3 and ENT/PROGRAM, plug the AC adapter back into the scanner. LOAd appears for about 2 seconds as the scanner restores the frequencies.

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