Troubleshooting
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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.
During scanning, the scanner locks on frequencies that
have an unclear transmission. Program frequencies listed
under “Birdie Frequencies” on Page 52 or listen to them
manually.
Problem Cause / Solution
Scanner is totally inoperative. The AC or DC adapter is not
connected. Be sure the
adapter’s barrel plug is fully
inserted into the jack.
The batteries are dead.
Replace the batteries with
fresh ones, or recharge the
rechargeable batteries.
Poor or no reception. An antenna is not connected or
is connected incorrectly. Make
sure an antenna is properly
connected to the scanner.
Programmed frequencies are
the same as “birdie”
frequencies. Avoid
programming frequencies
listed under “Birdie
Frequencies” on Page 52 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 or initialized. Turn the
scanner off then on again, or
reset/initialize the scanner .
Scanner is on but will not
scan.
SQUELCH is not correctly
adjusted. Adjust SQUELCH
clockwise.
Only one channel is (or no
channels are) stored. Store
frequencies into more than one
channel.
