TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems, here are some suggestions that might help. If none of these suggestions help, take your scanner to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY | |
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Keys do not work or | Undetermined error. | Reset the scanner (see | |
display changes at |
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random. |
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Scanner is on but | The SQUELCH control is | Adjust SQUELCH clockwise. | |
will not scan. | not correctly adjusted. |
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| No power. | • Check the batteries, or | |
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| make sure the scanner | |
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| AC or DC outlet. | |
Scanner is totally |
| • Recharge the recharge- | |
| able batteries or replace | ||
inoperative. |
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| The optional AC or DC | Be sure the adapter is fully | |
| power adapter is not | inserted into the DC 12V | |
| connected. | jack. | |
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The scanner’s dis- | Batteries are not cor- | Make sure the batteries’ + | |
rectly installed. | and – terminals are proper- | ||
play dims or the |
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scanner sounds a |
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Batteries need to be | Insert new batteries or re- | ||
tone every | |||
replaced. | charge rechargeable bat- | ||
seconds. | |||
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| Environment is not suit- | Relocate the scanner and | |
| able for reception by the | try again. | |
Poor or no recep- | scanner. Batteries are |
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weak or dead. |
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tion. |
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| Improperly connected | Be sure the antenna is | |
| antenna. | properly connected. | |
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