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Radio Shack 20-163 manual Troubleshooting, Issue Solution

Models: 20-163

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Troubleshooting

	Issue	Solution
	The scanner does not	Make sure the adaptor’s barrel plug is
	function.	fully inserted into the PWR jack. The
	Cause:	center tip of the adaptor’s barrel plug
	Cause:	must be set to positive.
	The AC or DC adaptor might	Unplug the DC adaptor from the power
	not be connected.	Unplug the DC adaptor from the power
	not be connected.	source and clean the socket, or check the
		source and clean the socket, or check the
	If using a DC adaptor, the DC	adaptor’s internal fuse.
	If using a DC adaptor, the DC
	adaptor socket might be dirty.

	The scanner does not receive	Check the antenna.
	stations or reception is poor.
	Cause:
	Antenna might not be	Check the squelch.
	Antenna might not be
	connected correctly.
	Squelch setting might be too	Check the Attenuator.
	sensitive.	Check the Attenuator.
	sensitive.
	Antenuator might be on so	If these solutions do not work, turn the
	Antenuator might be on so	scanner off then on again, or initialize the
	your scanner might not receive	scanner off then on again, or initialize the
	your scanner might not receive	scanner.
	weak signals.	scanner.
	weak signals.

	The scanner does not scan.	Turn SQ clockwise.
	Cause:
	The squelch might not be	Save more frequencies into channels.
	adjusted correctly.	Save more frequencies into channels.
	adjusted correctly.
	One channel or no channels
	stored in the scanner.

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Radio Shack 20-163 manual Troubleshooting, Issue Solution

Contents

Mobile / Base Radio Scanner What’s IncludedContents Contents Your Scanner Pause EXT SP Setting Up a Mobile Base Installing Your ScannerBracket Mounting To you use the scanner on a flat surfaceDashboard Installation To attach the supplied antenna Connecting the AntennaWall Outlet Powering Your ScannerVehicle Direct Vehicle Power SocketKeytones and Brightness Headphones and SpeakersSquelch and Attenuator DelayTo set the attenuator mode Scanner SetupTo define a channel Defining a ChannelTo copy a frequency Copying a FrequencyTo delete a saved frequency Deleting Saved FrequenciesTo delete all saved frequencies in a bank To define a channel’s Ctcss or DCS codeScanner Cloning To save a Ctcss or DCS codeTo clone the scanner data Seek Search SearchingSearch Banks To activate Seek SearchTo search banks SR0-SR2 Programming a Search Range ZeromaticTo activate Zeromatic To program the search range of Bank SR7To use Signal Stalker Signal StalkerTo use Special Signal Stalker Special Signal StalkerLocking Out Frequencies To lock out a frequencyTo review and unlock frequencies Saving Found FrequenciesTo unlock all frequencies in a search bank To save a frequency found during a searchLocking Out Channels ScanningTo scan To locked out a channelPriority Scanning To turn on the priority featureTo review all locked out channels To make an existing channel a Priority channelTo modify the Priority channel Weather AlertsTo perform a weather scan To program a weather channel into priority channelTo program a Fips code Same Standby ModeTo review stored Fips codes To enter Same standbyTo test the weather alert Skywarn MonitoringTo use Skywarn To monitor a channelTo set a default tuning frequency Trunking SetupDefining a Trunking Bank To define a Trunking BankMotorola Trunking Setup To set Open or Closed mode for a bankTrunking Modes To program a fleet map Fleet MapsFor Motorola Type II, enter Base and Offset FrequenciesUHF-Hi 806-960 MHz To program 800 MHz Motorola trunking Edacs Trunking SetupLTR Trunking Setup Searching for Talk Group IDsTo save a correct Home Repeater Saving a Talk Group ID To search for Talk Group IDsTo define a Talk Group ID Deleting Talk Group IDs To delete a Talk Group IDTo delete ALL talk group IDs in a bank 1. Press Prog Saving Trunking Channels Trunk ScanningTo set a Talk Group ID delay Trunking DelayTurning Off Sub-Banks Locking Out Talk Group IDsTo lock out Talk Group IDs To review locked-out Talk Group IDsTalk Group ID Hold Scanner MaintenanceTo turn off a sub-bank while scanning To set Talk Group ID HoldTo define a Text Tag Text TagsTo display the Talk Group ID Issue Solution TroubleshootingWhen trying to upload or Error message appearsBirdie Frequencies CauseService and Repair Initializing the ScannerTo initialize the scanner Scanning Legally References FCC NoticeAppendix a Glossary Appendix B Search Banks Search bank SR0 Marine band Receive mode FM Freq. MHzSearch bank SR1 CB band Receive mode AM Freq. MHz Group Search bank SR4 Aircraft Receive mode AM, FM Ctcss Codes Appendix C Ctcss / DCS CodesAppendix D Signal Stalker All BandDCS Codes PubSafety Band Appendix E Talk Group Format MotorolaTo use AFS format Sensitivity 20 dB S/N Appendix F SpecificationsDB +/-4 kHz Cat. No -163 AddendumPurple DOT Purple DOT BB Business Band Police Departments Police Dept Nascar Track Announcer Security Alarm Security Company Companies DOT Business Band DOT BB Limited One-year Warranty