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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
Scanner is on but will not
scan.
SQUELCH
is not correctly
adjusted.
Adjust
SQUELCH
clock-
wise.
Only one channel or no
channels are stored.
Store frequencies into more
than one channel.
Scanner is totally inopera-
tive.
No power. Make sure the scanner is
plugged into a working AC
or DC outlet.
The AC or DC adapter is not
connected.
Be sure the adapter’s barrel
plug is fully inserted into the
DC 12V
jack.
The scanner must be reset. Reset the scanner (see
“Resetting the Scanner” on
Page 66).
Poor or no reception An antenna is not con-
nected or connected incor-
rectly.
Make sure an antenna is
connected to the scanner.
Error
appears. Programming error. Reprogram the frequency
correctly, including the deci-
mal point.
In the scan mode, the scan-
ner locks on frequencies
that have an unclear trans-
mission.
Programmed frequencies
are the same as “birdie” fre-
quencies.
Avoid programming fre-
quencies listed under
“Birdie Frequencies” on
Page 55 or only listen to
them manually.
Scanner will not track a
trunked system.
The transmission might not
use a system that can be
tracked by your scanner.
Scan another transmission.
The data frequency is miss-
ing.
Find the data frequency
(see “Programming Trunked
Frequencies” on Page 32).
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