
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 Causes | Remedies |
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The scanner does not | The AC adapter is not | Be sure the AC adapter is |
work at all. | properly connected. | plugged into a working AC |
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| outlet. |
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| The DC power cord or | Be sure the power cord is ful- |
| DC | ly inserted into the DC 13.8V |
| power cord is not con- | jack. |
| nected. |
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| Be sure the power cord’s red |
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| wire is connected correctly to |
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| a voltage source and the |
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| black wire is connected cor- |
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| rectly to ground. |
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Poor or no reception. | Improperly connected | Be sure the antenna is prop- |
| antenna. | erly connected. |
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Scanner is on but | SQ is not correctly ad- | Adjust SQ counterclockwise |
does not scan. | justed. | (see “Turning On the Scan- |
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| ner/Setting Volume and |
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| Squelch” on Page 19). |
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In the scan mode, the | Birdies. | Avoid programming frequen- |
scanner locks on fre- |
| cies listed under “Birdie Fre- |
quencies that have an |
| quencies” on Page 25 or only |
unclear transmission. |
| listen to them manually. |
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