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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal
temperature environments. Handle the scanner
carefully; do not drop it. Keep the scanner away
from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or
tampering with the scanner's internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty
and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
Troubleshooting/Error Messages
For detailed troubleshooting/error messages,
please visit the FAQ section of our website at
www.whistlergroup.com or call toll free 866-923-8719.
Birdie Frequencies
Birdies are operating frequencies, which all scanners
have, that are created inside the scanner's receiver
and can cause interference. If the interference is not
severe, you adjusting the squelch might omit the
birdie, but if you program one of these frequencies
after a search, you will hear only noise on that
frequency. If you suspect that a frequency you
have programmed is being affected by a birdie, try
removing the antenna.
Removing the antenna will help determine if the
interfering signal is a birdie signal being generated
inside of the scanner, or the result of an external
interference source. If the noise on a frequency is not
affected when the antenna is removed, it is almost
certainly the result of a birdie. If the noise disappears
when the antenna is removed, the noise is most likely
coming from an external source. Moving the scanner
may reduce or solve the issue.
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