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.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
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Scanner is on but will not | SQUELCH is not correctly | Adjust SQUELCH clock- |
scan. | adjusted. | wise. |
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| Only one channel or no | Store frequencies into |
| channels are stored. | more than one channel. |
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Scanner is totally inoper- | No power. | Make sure the scanner is |
ative. |
| plugged into a working |
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| AC or DC outlet. |
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| The AC or DC adapter is | Be sure the adapter’s |
| not connected. | barrel plug is fully |
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| inserted into the DC 12V |
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| jack. |
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| The scanner must be | Reset the scanner (see |
| reset. | “Resetting the Scanner” |
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| on Page 49). |
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Poor or no reception | An antenna is not con- | Make sure an antenna is |
| nected or connected | connected to the scan- |
| incorrectly. | ner. |
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Error appears. | Programming error. | Reprogram the fre- |
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| quency correctly, includ- |
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| ing the decimal point. |
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In the scan mode, the | Programmed frequen- | Avoid programming fre- |
scanner locks on fre- | cies are the same as | quencies listed under |
quencies that have an | “birdie” frequencies. | “Birdie Frequencies” on |
unclear transmission. |
| Page 38 or only listen to |
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| them manually. |
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Scanner will not track a | The transmission might | Scan another transmis- |
trunked system. | not use a system that | sion. |
| can be tracked by your |
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| scanner. |
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