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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems with your scanner, here are some
suggestions that might help you eliminate the problem. If
they do not, take your scanner to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Scanner is on
but will not
scan.
SQUELCH
is not
adjusted cor-
rectly.
Turn
SQUELCH
clock-
wise. See “Turning on
the Scanner and Setting
Squelch” on Page 35.
Scanner is
totally inoper-
ative.
No power. Check the batteries or
make sure the AC
adapter or DC adapter
is connected properly.
Recharge the recharge-
able batteries or replace
the non-rechargeable
batteries.
The AC adapter
or DC adapter is
not connected.
Be sure the adapter’s
barrel plug is fully
plugged into the
PWR
DC 9V
jack.
The batteries
may be improp-
erly installed.
Make sure the batteries
are properly installed
according to polarity
markings on the battery
holder.
Poor or no
reception.
An antenna is
not connected or
connected incor-
rectly.
Make sure an antenna
is connected to the
scanner.
Programmed fre-
quencies are the
same as birdie
frequencies.
Avoid programming
birdie frequencies or
only select them manu-
ally. See “Birdie Fre-
quencies” on Page 65.
Keypad does
not work.
Keylock is turned
on.
Turn off keylock.
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