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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
Scanner is on
SQUELCH
but will not
adjusted cor-
scan.
rectly.
Scanner is
No power.
totally inoper-
ative.
The AC adapter
or DC adapter is
not connected.
The batteries
may be improp-
erly installed.
Poor or no
An antenna is
reception.
not connected or
connected incor-
rectly.
Programmed fre-
quencies are the
same as birdie
frequencies.
Keypad does
Keylock is turned
not work.
on.
Remedy
is not
Turn
clock-
SQUELCH
wise. See "Turning on
the Scanner and Setting
Squelch" on Page 35.
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.
Be sure the adapter's
barrel plug is fully
plugged into the
PWR
jack.
DC 9V
Make sure the batteries
are properly installed
according to polarity
markings on the battery
holder.
Make sure an antenna
is connected to the
scanner.
Avoid programming
birdie frequencies or
only select them manu-
ally. See "Birdie Fre-
quencies" on Page 65.
Turn off keylock.
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