Initializing the Scanner, Service and Repair | Radio Shack 20-164

Initializing the Scanner

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

Caution: This procedure clears the scanner’s memory. Initialize the scanner only after trying all other methods to correct issues.

To initialize the scanner:

1.Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. “Multi-system Trunking Scanner” appears.

2.While “Multi-system Trunking Scanner” appears, press 0.

3.Press 1.

4.Press ENT. “Initializing please stand by” appears for about 5 seconds. When the initialization is complete, M000 appears on the second line of the display. Bank 0 Ch 00 appears.

Do not turn off the scanner until the initialization is complete.

Service and Repair

If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack’s web site (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-

800-The Shack (800-843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

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Radio Shack 20-164 manual Initializing the Scanner, Service and Repair, To initialize the scanner

Contents

Triple Trunking What’s Included Contents Contents Your Scanner Volume / OFF Attaching the Belt Clip Connecting the AntennaTo attach the supplied antenna Batteries Powering Your Scanner To charge batteries To install batteries To use an external power source External Power Headphones and Speakers Backlight and Contrast Keytones and KeylockTo set the keytone To lock the keypad Squelch and Attenuator To change the backlight modeTo turn on the backlight To change the display contrast To set squelch To set the attenuator mode Delay Scanner SetupTo turn the delay on / off To define a channel Defining a Channel To copy a frequency Copying a Frequency To delete a saved frequency Deleting Saved FrequenciesTo delete all saved frequencies in a bank To define a channel’s Ctcss or DCS code Scanner CloningTo save a Ctcss or DCS code Seek Search SearchingTo clone the scanner data To activate Seek Search To search preprogrammed search banks Search Banks To search banks SR0-SR2 Zeromatic Programming a Search Range Signal StalkerTo activate Zeromatic To program the search range of Bank SR7 To use Signal Stalker Special Signal Stalker Locking Out Frequencies To use Special Signal StalkerTo lock out a frequency To review and unlock frequencies To unlock all frequencies in a search bank Saving Found FrequenciesTo save a frequency found during a search Locking Out Channels ScanningTo scan To locked out a channel Priority Scanning To turn on the priority featureTo review all locked out channels To make an existing channel a Priority channel Weather AlertsTo modify the Priority channel To perform a weather scan Same Standby ModeTo program a weather channel into priority channel To program a Fips code To review stored Fips codes Code. The format of a Fips code is To enter Same standby SkywarnTo test the weather alert To use Skywarn MonitoringTo monitor a channel To find a frequency to monitor To set a default tuning frequency Trunking SetupDefining a Trunking Bank To define a Trunking Bank To set Open or Closed mode for a bank Motorola Trunking SetupTrunking Modes To program a fleet map Fleet Maps For Motorola Type II, enter Base and Offset Frequencies UHF-Hi 806-960 MHz To program 800 MHz Motorola trunking Edacs Trunking Setup To save a correct Home Repeater LTR Trunking Setup Saving a Talk Group ID Searching for Talk Group IDsTo search for Talk Group IDs To define a Talk Group ID Deleting Talk Group IDs To delete a Talk Group ID Saving Trunking ChannelsTo delete ALL talk group IDs in a bank To change the scanning direction, press  or  Trunk Scanning To set a Talk Group ID delay Trunking DelayLocking Out Talk Group IDs To lock out Talk Group IDs To review locked-out Talk Group IDs Turning Off Sub-BanksTo turn off a sub-bank To turn off a sub-bank while scanning Talk Group ID Hold Scanner MaintenanceText Tags To set Talk Group ID HoldPage To display the Talk Group ID TroubleshootingScanner is not Working at all Receive any stations Or reception is poor Scanner does notScanner is on but Does not scan Birdie Frequencies Initializing the Scanner Service and RepairTo initialize the scanner Scanning Legally FCC Notice Appendix a Glossary ReferencesAppendix B Search Banks Search bank SR1 CB band Receive mode AM Search bank SR2 FRS/GMRS/MURS band Search bank SR4 Aircraft Receive mode AM, FM Ctcss Codes Appendix C Ctcss / DCS Codes All Band Appendix D Signal Stalker BandsDCS Codes PubSafety Band Motorola Appendix E Talk Group FormatTo use AFS format 406-512 MHz 764-960 MHz Appendix F Specifications 9V DC Preprogrammed Frequencies Addendum Purple 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