Problem
Possible Causes
Remedies
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The scanner
The AC or DC adapter is not
Be sure the adapter is plugged into
does not work
properly connected.
a working AC outlet or cigarette-
at all.
lighter socket, and is fully
inserted into the scanner’s
PWR jack.
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The internal batteries/battery
Charge the rechargeable batteries
pack needs to be recharged, or
or battery pack, or replace non-
the non-rechargeable batteries
rechargeable batteries with fresh
are dead.
batteries.
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Poor or no
Improperly connected antenna.
Be sure the antenna is properly
reception.
connected.
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Programmed frequencies are the
Avoid programming frequencies
same as birdie frequencies.
listed under “Birdie Frequencies”
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Scanner is on,
SQUELCH is not correctly
Adjust SQUELCH clockwise (see
but does not
adjusted.
“Turning On the Scanner/Setting
scan
Volume and Squelch”.
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In the scan
Programmed frequencies are the
Avoid programming frequencies
mode, the
same as birdie frequencies.
listed under “Birdie Frequencies”
scanner locks
or only listen to them manually
on frequencies
that have an
unclear trans-
mission.
RESETITNG/INITIALIZING THE SCANNER
If the scanner’s display locks up or does not work properly
after you connect a power source, you might need to reset or
initialize it.
Important: If you have problems, first try to reset the scanner. If
that does not work, you can initialize the scanner, however,
initializing clears all frequencies you stored in the scanner’s
memory and initialilzes the scanner to its default settings.
Resetting the Scanner
1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.
2. Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip,
into the reset hole on the side of the scanner. Then gently
press and release the reset button inside the opening. The
display goes blank, then information reappears.
Initializing the Scanner
Important: This procedure clears all frequencies you stored in
the scanner’s memory and initializes the scanner to its default
settings. Initialize the scanner only when you are sure the
scanner is not working properly.
1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.
2. While holding down CLEAR, insert a pointed object, such as
a straightened paper clip, into the reset hole on the side of the
scanner. Then gently press and release the reset button inside
the opening. The display goes blank, then information reappe-
ars.
