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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions
might help you eliminate the problem. If the scanner still does
not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for
assistance.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Scanner is
totally inopera-
tive.
The AC or DC
adapter is not con-
nected.
Be sure the adapter’s barrel
plug is fully inserted into the
POWER jack.
The batteries are
dead.
Replace the batteries with
fresh ones, or recharge the
rechargeable batteries.
The scanner might
be locked.
Reset the scanner. See
“Resetting the Scanner” on
Page 33.
Poor or no
reception
An antenna is not
connected or is
connected incor-
rectly.
Make sure an antenna is
properly connected to the
scanner.
SQUELCH might
not be set properly.
Be sure SQUELCH is ad-
justed properly. See “Turn-
ing On the Scanner/Setting
Volume and Squelch” on
Page 22.
Programmed fre-
quencies are the
same as “birdie”
frequencies.
Avoid programming fre-
quencies listed under
“Birdie Frequencies” on
Page 34 or only listen to
them manually.
Keypad does
not work.
Keylock is turned
on.
Turn off the keylock.
The scanner might
need to be reset.
Reset the scanner (see
“Resetting the Scanner” on
Page 33
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