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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Scanner is on but
will not scan.
SQUELCH is not
adjusted correctly.
Adjust SQUELCH.
Only one channel
or no channels are
stored.
Store frequencies into
more than one chan-
nel.
Scanner won’t
work at all.
Scanner is not re-
ceiving power.
Recharge the re-
chargeable batteries
or replace the non-re-
chargeable batteries.
The AC adapter or
DC adapter is not
connected.
Be sure the adapter’s
barrel plug is fully
plugged into the DC
9V 300 mA jack.
Keypad doesn’t
work.
The keylock func-
tion is activated.
Press and hold
/KEYLOCK
until
disappears.
is flash-
ing.
Batteries are low.
Recharge the re-
chargeable batteries
or replace the alkaline
batteries.
Poor or no
reception.
Batteries are weak
or completely dis-
charged.
Check the batteries
or make sure the AC
adapter or DC adapter
is connected properly.
Antenna loose.
Make sure an antenna
is connected to the
scanner.
Error appears.
Programming
error.
Re-enter the frequency
correctly, including the
decimal point.
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